Park Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Park Planner make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Park Planner in the United States is $68,409 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,732
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,069 to $79,047
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,564
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Park Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $79,047 $6,587 $1,520 $38
Average $68,409 $5,701 $1,316 $33
25th Percentile $59,069 $4,922 $1,136 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Park Planner Salaries

A Park 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Park Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Park 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): $64,540
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,224
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,320
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,789
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,102
Levels Salary
Entry Level Park Planner$64,540
Intermediate Level Park Planner$66,224
Senior Level Park Planner$72,320
Specialist Level Park Planner$72,789
Expert Level Park Planner$73,102
$64,540 0 yr
$66,224 < 2 yrs
$72,320 2-4 yrs
$72,789 5-8 yrs
$73,102 > 8 yrs
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How Do Park 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 Park Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,743.
  • California: $75,455.
  • Massachusetts: $74,450.

Top Paying Cities for Park 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:

  • San Jose: $86,285
  • San Francisco: $85,436
  • Oakland: $83,541

What Skills Can Increase a Park Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 12.36% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Site Planning (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): Going through a thorough analysis of the feasibility of developing a site allows the architect to determine optimal locations and design for a structure that works within the space.
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Planning 12.36%
Microsoft Office 2.39%
Site Planning 1.45%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Park Planner's salary.
  • Color Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Delegating: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Color Management
 $86,196
26%
Delegating
 $84,827
24%
Business Development
 $76,618
12%
Graphic Design
 $75,934
11%
Solution Design
 $75,250
10%
Presentation
 $75,250
10%
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How Education impacts a Park Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Park Planners enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Park Planner with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,775 and $67,645).

Park Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Park Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 1.6%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 53.5%
Masters 44.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Park Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Park 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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$59,069
Average $68,409/year
$79,047
$4,922
Average $5,701/month
$6,587
$1,136
Average $1,316/week
$1,520
$28
Average $33/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,047 $6,587 $1,520 $38
Average $68,409 $5,701 $1,316 $33
25th Percentile $59,069 $4,922 $1,136 $28

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Salary Trends for Park Planner

Salaries for a Park Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,790 in 2023 to around $63,065 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Park Planner salary trends, .

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