Urban and Regional Planner Salary in New Jersey
Based on 790+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$86,280
$41.481/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
+2.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $138K
790 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,990 |
| 25th percentile | $73,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,280 |
| 75th percentile | $115,690 |
| 90th percentile | $137,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Urban and Regional Planner in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,710 |
| 2023 | $83,710 |
| 2024 | $84,730 |
| 2025 | $86,280 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,710 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $83,710 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $84,730 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $86,280 | $83,815 |