Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $122,550 +46.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.92
10th percentile $80,120
90th percentile $137,710
Employed locally 70
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,120
    25th
    $86,760
    50th (median)
    $122,550
    75th
    $123,670
    90th
    $137,710

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 123% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 23% above 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Modesto, CA $106,380

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Vallejo, CA is $58.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Vallejo, CA is 46.4% above 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $80,120 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,760.