Urban and Regional Planners Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $76,660 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.86
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $128,330
Employed locally 200
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $62,780
    50th (median)
    $76,660
    75th
    $93,470
    90th
    $128,330

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 98% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 2% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Modesto, CA $106,380
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $95,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $90,610
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,540
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $82,230

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other$78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in St. Louis, MO-IL is $36.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.07 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 8.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,780.