Urban and Regional Planner Salary in California
Based on 8K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$105,230
$50.591/hr
vs National Average
$78,997
+33.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – $160K
8K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,710 |
| 25th percentile | $86,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,230 |
| 75th percentile | $129,880 |
| 90th percentile | $159,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Urban and Regional Planner in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,310 |
| 2023 | $104,910 |
| 2024 | $105,230 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,310 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $104,910 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $105,230 | $78,997 |