What are the main factors that influence an Urban Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Urban Planner?

Urban Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Urban Planner roles are District of Columbia $61,591, California $61,357, Massachusetts $60,540. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Urban Planner roles make?

Salaries for Urban Planner level roles vary by specialization: Senior Urban Planner: $109,845; Urban Designer: $96,570; Senior Urban Designer: $80,275; Urban Planning: $70,698; Entry Level Urban Planner: $69,486.

Urban Planner Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Urban Planner make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Urban Planner in Rhode Island is $57,675 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Urban Planner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,095
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,437 to $65,747
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,489

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Urban Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,747	$5,479	$1,264	$32
Average	$57,675	$4,806	$1,109	$28
25th Percentile	$54,437	$4,536	$1,047	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Urban Planner Salaries

An Urban Planner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Urban Planner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Urban Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,591.
California: $61,357.
Massachusetts: $60,540.

District of Columbia $61,591 California $61,357 Massachusetts $60,540 Washington $60,317 New Jersey $60,295 Alaska $60,217 Connecticut $59,449 New York $59,138

Hawaii $58,142 Rhode Island $57,675 Maryland $57,358 Minnesota $56,924 Colorado $56,757 Illinois $56,701 Oregon $56,490 Delaware $56,334

New Hampshire $56,236 Virginia $56,017 Pennsylvania $55,377 Nevada $55,055 North Dakota $54,949 Michigan $54,782 Wisconsin $54,721 Vermont $54,599

Texas $54,259 Maine $54,237 Arizona $54,204 Ohio $54,165 Georgia $53,653 Indiana $53,397 Wyoming $53,347 Utah $53,269

Iowa $53,236 Kansas $52,969 Louisiana $52,891 North Carolina $52,863 Missouri $52,852 Florida $52,635 Montana $52,518 Nebraska $52,407

Kentucky $52,346 South Carolina $52,123 Tennessee $51,984 Idaho $51,929 New Mexico $51,522 Oklahoma $51,433 Alabama $51,105 South Dakota $50,555

Arkansas $50,254 West Virginia $50,093 Mississippi $49,609

Top Paying Cities for Urban Planners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $58,396
Albion: $57,902
Ashaway: $58,285

Adamsville, RI $58,396 Albion, RI $57,902 Ashaway, RI $58,285 Barrington, RI $57,750 Block Island, RI $58,071 Bradford, RI $58,250 Bristol, RI $57,972 Carolina, RI $58,154

Charlestown, RI $58,175 Chepachet, RI $58,059 Clayville, RI $57,897 Coventry, RI $57,900 West Greenwich, RI $58,060 East Greenwich, RI $57,861 Exeter, RI $58,044 Fiskeville, RI $57,749

Forestdale, RI $58,194 Foster, RI $58,029 Glendale, RI $58,198 Greene, RI $58,105 Greenville, RI $57,771 Harmony, RI $57,846 Harrisville, RI $58,173 Hope, RI $57,785

Hope Valley, RI $58,234 Hopkinton, RI $58,311 Jamestown, RI $58,116 Kenyon, RI $58,147 Little Compton, RI $58,387 Manville, RI $57,979 Mapleville, RI $58,070 Newport, RI $58,174

Middletown, RI $58,200 North Kingstown, RI $57,961 North Scituate, RI $57,846 Oakland, RI $58,133 Pascoag, RI $58,212 Pawtucket, RI $57,664 Central Falls, RI $57,689 Cumberland, RI $58,017

Lincoln, RI $57,747 Portsmouth, RI $58,168 Prudence Island, RI $58,049 Rockville, RI $58,302 Saunderstown, RI $58,081 Shannock, RI $58,150 Slatersville, RI $58,194 Slocum, RI $58,079

Tiverton, RI $58,345 Wakefield, RI $58,130 Kingston, RI $58,108 Narragansett, RI $58,147 Peace Dale, RI $58,123 Warren, RI $57,899 Warwick, RI $57,738 Westerly, RI $58,299

West Kingston, RI $58,127 West Warwick, RI $57,808 Wood River Junction, RI $58,209 Woonsocket, RI $58,197 North Smithfield, RI $58,065 Wyoming, RI $58,150 Providence, RI $57,647 Cranston, RI $57,655

North Providence, RI $57,662 East Providence, RI $57,651 Riverside, RI $57,669 Rumford, RI $57,661 Smithfield, RI $57,778 Johnston, RI $57,681

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$57,675
Growth Stage	51~500	$57,675
Established	501~5000	$57,675
Enterprise	5000+	$57,675

Urban Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Urban Planner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$54,437

Average $57,675/year

$65,747

$4,536

Average $4,806/month

$5,479

$1,047

Average $1,109/week

$1,264

$26

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,747	$5,479	$1,264	$32
Average	$57,675	$4,806	$1,109	$28
25th Percentile	$54,437	$4,536	$1,047	$26

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