Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $61,730 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $48,130
90th percentile $97,490
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,130
    25th
    $57,830
    50th (median)
    $61,730
    75th
    $81,150
    90th
    $97,490

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 76% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 24% 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

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,450
    Chemists$83,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,450
    Agricultural Technicians$35,670
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$65,670
    Conservation Scientists$67,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 26.3% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $48,130 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,830.