Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $63,240 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $51,840
90th percentile $102,000
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,840
    25th
    $61,510
    50th (median)
    $63,240
    75th
    $92,750
    90th
    $102,000

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 105% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 5% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $82,100
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,920
    Tucson, AZ $74,750
    Flagstaff, AZ $74,090
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,740

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $67,770
    Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Yuma, AZ is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Yuma, AZ is 24.5% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $51,840 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,510.