Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,160 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $52,040
90th percentile $110,710
Employed locally 70
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,040
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $74,160
    75th
    $84,870
    90th
    $110,710

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,940
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,320
    Conservation Scientists$79,310
    Biological Scientists, All Other$84,290
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Southwest Colorado is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Southwest Colorado is 11.4% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $52,040 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.