Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $81,750 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.30
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $102,000
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $57,530
    50th (median)
    $81,750
    75th
    $92,450
    90th
    $102,000

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Soil and Plant Scientists $40,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,030
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,580
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,240
    Agricultural Technicians $51,600
    Biological Technicians $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Southwest Minnesota is $39.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Southwest Minnesota is 2.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,530.