Urban and Regional Planners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$83,720
↑ 30.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Urban and Regional Planners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Urban and Regional Planners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.6% since 2011 ($64,100 → $83,720)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $83,720
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,720 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $81,800 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $79,540 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $78,500 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | $75,950 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $74,350 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $73,050 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $71,490 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $70,020 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $68,220 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $66,940 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $65,650 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $65,230 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $64,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.