Urban and Regional Planners
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$89,320/yr
Typical range
$72,020 – $110,030
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Urban and Regional Planners does
Urban and regional planners design and develop communities by creating comprehensive plans for land use, transportation, housing, and economic development. They work with local governments and stakeholders to balance growth, sustainability, and quality of life.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
- Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
- Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
- Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
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