Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $61,930 -26% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $91,800
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $61,930
    75th
    $78,730
    90th
    $91,800

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Napa, CA $121,750
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $103,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Lexington Park, MD $83,780
    Reading, PA $79,210

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Chemical Technicians $48,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Scranton, PA is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Scranton, PA is 26% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.