Urban and Regional Planner Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 140+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$129,750
$62.38/hr
vs National Average
$78,997
+64.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – $172K
140 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,900 |
| 25th percentile | $109,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,750 |
| 75th percentile | $153,340 |
| 90th percentile | $172,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Urban and Regional Planner in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,630 |
| 2023 | $123,200 |
| 2024 | $129,750 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,630 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $123,200 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $129,750 | $78,997 |