Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Nevada
Based on 270+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$100,040
$48.10/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
+19.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $169K
270 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,530 |
| 25th percentile | $78,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,040 |
| 75th percentile | $123,520 |
| 90th percentile | $168,740 |
Top-Paying Industries for Urban and Regional Planner (U.S.)
Which industries pay Urban and Regional Planners the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Urban and Regional Planners in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $128,370 | 190 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $100,950 | 5K |
| Construction | $97,570 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $87,980 | 38K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $85,230 | 70 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Urban and Regional Planner in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,840 |
| 2023 | $96,850 |
| 2024 | $88,750 |
| 2025 | $100,040 |
| 2026 (projected) | $106,042 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,840 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $96,850 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $88,750 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $100,040 | $83,815 |
| 2026 (projected) | $106,042 | $88,844 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $78,490 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $100,040 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $123,520 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $168,740 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Other States
Related Urban and Regional Planner Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Urban and Regional Planner ($100,040 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Urban and Regional Planner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +54.0% | $74.05/hr |
| Psychologist in NV | $102,650 | +2.6% | $49.35/hr |
| Geoscientist in NV | $99,890 | -0.1% | $48.02/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | -1.5% | $47.38/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NV | $83,050 | -17.0% | $39.93/hr |
| Chemist in NV | $81,170 | -18.9% | $39.02/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -30.8% | $33.28/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in NV | $99,940 | -0.1% | $48.05/hr |
| Software Engineer in NV | $100,220 | +0.2% | $48.18/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in NV | $99,390 | -0.6% | $47.78/hr |
| Training and Development Manager in NV | $99,110 | -0.9% | $47.65/hr |
| Materials Engineer in NV | $99,010 | -1.0% | $47.60/hr |