Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $102,300 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.18
10th percentile $82,640
90th percentile $130,930
Employed locally 140
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,640
    25th
    $98,940
    50th (median)
    $102,300
    75th
    $126,460
    90th
    $130,930

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 107% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 7% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other$111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Santa Maria, CA is $49.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Santa Maria, CA is 22.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $82,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,940.