Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Ohio
Based on 760+ workers in Ohio
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OH)
$79,950
$38.44/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
-4.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $113K
760 employed in Ohio
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,800 |
| 25th percentile | $62,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,950 |
| 75th percentile | $97,830 |
| 90th percentile | $113,020 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Ohio) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,130 |
| 2023 | $71,410 |
| 2024 | $74,340 |
| 2025 | $79,950 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,747 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Ohio Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,130 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $71,410 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $74,340 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $79,950 | $83,815 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,747 | $88,844 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,760 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $79,950 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $97,830 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $113,020 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Other States
Related Urban and Regional Planner Salaries in Ohio
How other high-demand occupations in Ohio compare to Urban and Regional Planner ($79,950 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Urban and Regional Planner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in OH | $162,900 | +103.8% | $78.32/hr |
| Psychologist in OH | $101,190 | +26.6% | $48.65/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in OH | $90,000 | +12.6% | $43.27/hr |
| Chemist in OH | $85,270 | +6.7% | $41.00/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OH | $83,910 | +5.0% | $40.34/hr |
| Geoscientist in OH | $81,220 | +1.6% | $39.05/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OH | $78,540 | -1.8% | $37.76/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in OH | $79,920 | -0.0% | $38.42/hr |
| Credit Analyst in OH | $79,720 | -0.3% | $38.33/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in OH | $79,580 | -0.5% | $38.26/hr |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer in OH | $79,470 | -0.6% | $38.21/hr |
| Accountant in OH | $79,320 | -0.8% | $38.13/hr |