Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $72,430 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.82
10th percentile $57,870
90th percentile $98,850
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,870
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $72,430
    75th
    $76,380
    90th
    $98,850

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 97% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 3% below 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $99,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,540
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $89,430
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $85,390

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,440
    Conservation Scientists $67,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $131,470
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,280
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,230
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $70,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Santa Fe, NM is $34.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.70 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Santa Fe, NM is 13.5% below 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $57,870 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.