Urban and Regional Planners Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $62,980 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $47,510
90th percentile $90,850
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,510
    25th
    $62,970
    50th (median)
    $62,980
    75th
    $76,700
    90th
    $90,850

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 77% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 23% 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
    Napa, CA $121,750
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $103,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Lexington Park, MD $83,780
    Reading, PA $79,210

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,650
    Chemists $81,490
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,100
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in York, PA is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in York, PA is 24.8% 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 York?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $47,510 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,970.