Urban and Regional Planner Salary in North Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$81,230
$39.053/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
-3.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $112K
2K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,830 |
| 25th percentile | $66,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,230 |
| 75th percentile | $97,120 |
| 90th percentile | $112,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Urban and Regional Planner in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,210 |
| 2023 | $72,990 |
| 2024 | $78,320 |
| 2025 | $81,230 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,210 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $72,990 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $78,320 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $81,230 | $83,815 |