Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $61,880 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $54,700
90th percentile $89,170
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,700
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $89,170

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 91% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 9% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $105,230
    Fairbanks-College, AK $99,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $80,380
    Wichita, KS $75,510
    Jacksonville, FL $75,320
    Jackson, MS $67,550

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Topeka, KS is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Topeka, KS is 26.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $54,700 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.