Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,330 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $55,370
90th percentile $109,050
Employed locally 100
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,370
    25th
    $60,540
    50th (median)
    $73,330
    75th
    $90,450
    90th
    $109,050

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,680
    Foresters $74,360
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,080
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $76,180
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $47,220
    Conservation Scientists $70,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Western Washington is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Western Washington is 12.4% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $55,370 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,540.