Urban and Regional Planners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $133,380 +59.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.13
10th percentile $99,700
90th percentile $167,590
Employed locally 310
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,700
    25th
    $107,730
    50th (median)
    $133,380
    75th
    $165,200
    90th
    $167,590

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 85% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Modesto, CA $106,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in San Jose, CA is $64.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in San Jose, CA is 59.3% above the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in San Jose?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $99,700 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,730.