Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,270 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $121,710
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $73,270
    75th
    $97,470
    90th
    $121,710

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$75,000
    Chemical Technicians$57,780
    Chemists$96,310
    Physicists$117,170
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,850
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Southern Indiana is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Southern Indiana is 12.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.