What are the main factors that influence a Town Planner's salary?

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

How does experience change A Town Planner's salary?

A Town Planner's salary grows with experience: a Capacity Planner I (0-2 years)earns $67,415, a Town Planner (2-4 years)earns $74,632, a Capacity Planner III (4-7 years)earns $97,895, a Capacity Planning Supervisor (7+ years)earns $94,173, a Capacity Planning Manager (7+ years)earns $128,165,

What are the highest paying states for a Town Planner?

Town Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Town Planner roles are District of Columbia $82,104, California $81,793, Massachusetts $80,703. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Town Planner roles make?

Salaries for Town Planner level roles vary by specialization: Town Administrator: $129,104; Assistant Town Engineer: $91,979; Planner: $91,861; Town Manager: $91,423; Town Supervisor: $57,161.

Town Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Town Planner make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Town Planner in Delaware is $75,097 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,177
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,210 to $81,420
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,029

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Town Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,420	$6,785	$1,566	$39
Average	$75,097	$6,258	$1,444	$36
25th Percentile	$67,210	$5,601	$1,292	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Town Planner Salaries

A Town 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 Town Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Town 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): $67,415
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,632
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,895
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,173
Expert (over 8 years): $128,165

Levels	Salary
Capacity ... Level Town Planner	$67,415
Town Plan... Level Town Planner	$74,632
Capacity ... Level Town Planner	$97,895
Capacity ... Level Town Planner	$94,173
Capacity ... Level Town Planner	$128,165

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

District of Columbia: $82,104.
California: $81,793.
Massachusetts: $80,703.

District of Columbia $82,104 California $81,793 Massachusetts $80,703 Washington $80,406 New Jersey $80,377 Alaska $80,273 Connecticut $79,249 New York $78,834

Hawaii $77,507 Rhode Island $76,884 Maryland $76,461 Minnesota $75,883 Colorado $75,660 Illinois $75,586 Oregon $75,304 Delaware $75,097

New Hampshire $74,966 Virginia $74,674 Pennsylvania $73,821 Nevada $73,391 North Dakota $73,250 Michigan $73,028 Wisconsin $72,946 Vermont $72,783

Texas $72,331 Maine $72,301 Arizona $72,257 Ohio $72,205 Georgia $71,522 Indiana $71,181 Wyoming $71,115 Utah $71,011

Iowa $70,966 Kansas $70,610 Louisiana $70,507 North Carolina $70,469 Missouri $70,455 Florida $70,165 Montana $70,010 Nebraska $69,861

Kentucky $69,780 South Carolina $69,483 Tennessee $69,298 Idaho $69,224 New Mexico $68,682 Oklahoma $68,564 Alabama $68,126 South Dakota $67,392

Arkansas $66,992 West Virginia $66,777 Mississippi $66,131

Top Paying Cities for Town 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: $74,759
Little Creek: $75,306
Magnolia: $75,198

Lincoln, DE $74,759 Little Creek, DE $75,306 Magnolia, DE $75,198 Milford, DE $74,948 Marydel, DE $75,072 Millsboro, DE $74,445 Millville, DE $74,560 Milton, DE $74,689

Nassau, DE $74,743 Ocean View, DE $74,547 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,690 Seaford, DE $74,733 Selbyville, DE $74,423 Smyrna, DE $75,358 Viola, DE $75,011 Woodside, DE $75,212

Bear, DE $75,039 Newark, DE $75,011 Claymont, DE $75,164 Delaware City, DE $75,086 Hockessin, DE $75,004 Kirkwood, DE $75,072 Middletown, DE $75,100 Montchanin, DE $75,021

New Castle, DE $75,032 Odessa, DE $75,138 Port Penn, DE $75,188 Rockland, DE $75,029 Saint Georges, DE $75,077 Townsend, DE $75,192 Winterthur, DE $75,037 Lewes, DE $74,718

Wilmington, DE $75,008 Dover, DE $75,306 Dover Afb, DE $74,909 Bethany Beach, DE $74,469 Bethel, DE $74,546 Bridgeville, DE $74,722 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,094 Cheswold, DE $75,281

Clayton, DE $75,284 Dagsboro, DE $74,417 Delmar, DE $74,297 Ellendale, DE $74,523 Felton, DE $74,943 Fenwick Island, DE $74,433 Frankford, DE $74,303 Frederica, DE $75,017

Georgetown, DE $74,389 Greenwood, DE $74,733 Harbeson, DE $74,468 Harrington, DE $74,848 Hartly, DE $75,080 Houston, DE $74,741 Kenton, DE $75,287 Laurel, DE $74,344

Yorklyn, DE $75,026

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

Understanding how a Town 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

$67,210

Average $75,097/year

$81,420

$5,601

Average $6,258/month

$6,785

$1,292

Average $1,444/week

$1,566

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,420	$6,785	$1,566	$39
Average	$75,097	$6,258	$1,444	$36
25th Percentile	$67,210	$5,601	$1,292	$32

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