Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $81,090 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.99
10th percentile $62,540
90th percentile $107,120
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,540
    25th
    $64,570
    50th (median)
    $81,090
    75th
    $107,120
    90th
    $107,120

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,030
    Biological Technicians$47,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,360
    School Psychologists$73,330
    Biological Scientists, All Other$78,170
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$122,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Southwest New York is $38.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Southwest New York is 3.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $62,540 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,570.