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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Urban Planner?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Urban Planner roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Urban Planner's salary?

An Entry Level Urban Planner's salary grows with experience: an Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $61,830, an Entry Level Urban Planner (2-4 years)earns $71,868, an Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $83,294, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $99,279, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $139,954,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Urban Planner?

Entry Level Urban Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Urban Planner roles are District of Columbia $76,935, California $76,643, Massachusetts $75,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Urban Planner roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Urban Planner level roles vary by specialization: Senior Urban Planner: $109,845; Entry Level Planner: $80,384; Entry Level Environmental Planner: $72,140; Entry Project Planner: $70,800; Assistant Urban Designer - City Planner: $59,332.

Entry Level Urban Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Urban Planner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Urban Planner in Delaware is $70,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,908
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,171 to $75,885
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,617

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Entry Level Urban Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,885	$6,324	$1,459	$36
Average	$70,368	$5,864	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$63,171	$5,264	$1,215	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Urban Planner Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Urban Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Urban Planner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,868
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,294
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,279
Expert (over 8 years): $139,954

Levels	Salary
Accountan... Level Entry Level Urban Planner	$61,830
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Urban Planner	$71,868
Accountan... Level Entry Level Urban Planner	$83,294
Accountan... Level Entry Level Urban Planner	$99,279
Accountan... Level Entry Level Urban Planner	$139,954

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How Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Urban Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,935.
California: $76,643.
Massachusetts: $75,621.

District of Columbia $76,935 California $76,643 Massachusetts $75,621 Washington $75,343 New Jersey $75,316 Alaska $75,218 Connecticut $74,259 New York $73,870

Hawaii $72,626 Rhode Island $72,043 Maryland $71,647 Minnesota $71,105 Colorado $70,896 Illinois $70,827 Oregon $70,563 Delaware $70,368

New Hampshire $70,246 Virginia $69,972 Pennsylvania $69,173 Nevada $68,770 North Dakota $68,638 Michigan $68,430 Wisconsin $68,353 Vermont $68,200

Texas $67,776 Maine $67,749 Arizona $67,707 Ohio $67,658 Georgia $67,019 Indiana $66,699 Wyoming $66,637 Utah $66,540

Iowa $66,498 Kansas $66,164 Louisiana $66,067 North Carolina $66,032 Missouri $66,018 Florida $65,747 Montana $65,601 Nebraska $65,462

Kentucky $65,386 South Carolina $65,108 Tennessee $64,934 Idaho $64,865 New Mexico $64,358 Oklahoma $64,246 Alabama $63,837 South Dakota $63,149

Arkansas $62,773 West Virginia $62,572 Mississippi $61,967

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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:

Lincoln: $70,051
Little Creek: $70,564
Magnolia: $70,463

Lincoln, DE $70,051 Little Creek, DE $70,564 Magnolia, DE $70,463 Milford, DE $70,229 Marydel, DE $70,345 Millsboro, DE $69,757 Millville, DE $69,865 Milton, DE $69,986

Nassau, DE $70,037 Ocean View, DE $69,853 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,987 Seaford, DE $70,027 Selbyville, DE $69,737 Smyrna, DE $70,613 Viola, DE $70,288 Woodside, DE $70,477

Bear, DE $70,314 Newark, DE $70,288 Claymont, DE $70,431 Delaware City, DE $70,358 Hockessin, DE $70,281 Kirkwood, DE $70,345 Middletown, DE $70,372 Montchanin, DE $70,297

New Castle, DE $70,308 Odessa, DE $70,406 Port Penn, DE $70,454 Rockland, DE $70,304 Saint Georges, DE $70,349 Townsend, DE $70,458 Winterthur, DE $70,313 Lewes, DE $70,013

Wilmington, DE $70,285 Dover, DE $70,564 Dover Afb, DE $70,192 Bethany Beach, DE $69,780 Bethel, DE $69,852 Bridgeville, DE $70,017 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,365 Cheswold, DE $70,541

Clayton, DE $70,543 Dagsboro, DE $69,731 Delmar, DE $69,619 Ellendale, DE $69,830 Felton, DE $70,224 Fenwick Island, DE $69,746 Frankford, DE $69,625 Frederica, DE $70,293

Georgetown, DE $69,705 Greenwood, DE $70,028 Harbeson, DE $69,779 Harrington, DE $70,135 Hartly, DE $70,353 Houston, DE $70,035 Kenton, DE $70,547 Laurel, DE $69,663

Yorklyn, DE $70,302

Entry Level Urban Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Urban Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Urban Planner positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Urban Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Urban Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$87,960	$42.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$84,442	$41.0	20%
Internet	$83,034	$40.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$77,405	$37.0	10%
Chemicals	$77,405	$37.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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.

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$63,171

Average $70,368/year

$75,885

$5,264

Average $5,864/month

$6,324

$1,215

Average $1,353/week

$1,459

$30

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,885	$6,324	$1,459	$36
Average	$70,368	$5,864	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$63,171	$5,264	$1,215	$30

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