Urban and Regional Planners Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $103,270 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.65
10th percentile $79,400
90th percentile $128,430
Employed locally 80
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,400
    25th
    $96,970
    50th (median)
    $103,270
    75th
    $116,880
    90th
    $128,430

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 111% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    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

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    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

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $133,820
    Food Science Technicians $50,630
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $61,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,920
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $67,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 23.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $79,400 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,970.