Regional Planner Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regional Planner in the United States is $71,770 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,848
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,513 to $78,616
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,816
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Regional Planner Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,616 $6,551 $1,512 $38
Average $71,770 $5,981 $1,380 $35
25th Percentile $65,513 $5,459 $1,260 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Regional Planner Salaries

A Regional 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.

Top Paying Cities for Regional 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: $90,523
  • San Francisco: $89,532
  • Oakland: $87,645

What Skills Can Increase a Regional Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 18.72% 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.
  • Artificial Intelligence (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
  • Microsoft Project (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Developing schedule, assigning resources to tasks, managing budget, and keeping project plans on time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 18.72%
Artificial Intelligence 1.4%
Microsoft Project 1.01%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Regional Planner's salary.
  • Project Documentation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Documentation
$85,406
19%
Insight
$80,382
12%
Project Control
$79,665
11%
Microsoft Project
$78,947
10%
Project Management
$78,229
9%
Accounting
$77,511
8%
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How Education impacts a Regional Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Regional 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 Regional Planner with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,651 and $71,168).

Regional Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Regional Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 2.8%
Associates 4.6%
Bachelors 67.6%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Regional Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regional 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Regional Planner

Salaries for a Regional Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,360 in 2023 to around $72,949 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Regional Planner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Regional Planner Over Time

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2023
$73,360
2024
$73,470
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$72,949
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2024 $73,470
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