Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,030 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $61,550
90th percentile $104,310
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,550
    25th
    $63,030
    50th (median)
    $78,030
    75th
    $95,690
    90th
    $104,310

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,510
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,520
    Food Scientists and Technologists $62,950
    Chemical Technicians $45,610
    Food Science Technicians $50,480
    Chemists $79,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Southeast Minnesota is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Southeast Minnesota is 6.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $61,550 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,030.