Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $54,890 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $77,480
Employed locally 120
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $70,110
    90th
    $77,480

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 87% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 13% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $85,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $84,320
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,650
    Gainesville, FL $78,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $77,890

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $51,000
    Biological Scientists, All Other $54,640
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,030
    Forensic Science Technicians $56,370
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $74,960
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $50,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Tallahassee, FL is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Tallahassee, FL is 34.4% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.