Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $121,940 +45.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.63
10th percentile $78,910
90th percentile $199,080
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,910
    25th
    $96,960
    50th (median)
    $121,940
    75th
    $139,910
    90th
    $199,080

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 119% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 19% 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
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    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
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Modesto, CA $106,380

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Chemical Technicians $53,420
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Santa Rosa, CA is $58.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 45.7% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $78,910 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,960.