Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $90,610 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.56
10th percentile $78,110
90th percentile $109,550
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,110
    25th
    $81,720
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $97,590
    90th
    $109,550

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 115% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 15% 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
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,290

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Biological Technicians $52,610
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $82,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,490
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Wenatchee, WA is $43.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $78,110 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,720.