Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 860+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$80,810
$38.85/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
-3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $111K
860 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,010 |
| 25th percentile | $65,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,810 |
| 75th percentile | $96,500 |
| 90th percentile | $111,070 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,730 |
| 2023 | $73,150 |
| 2024 | $75,250 |
| 2025 | $80,810 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,659 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,730 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $73,150 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $75,250 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $80,810 | $83,815 |
| 2026 (projected) | $85,659 | $88,844 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary by Experience Level in Pennsylvania
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $65,940 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $80,810 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $96,500 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $111,070 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Other States
Related Urban and Regional Planner Salaries in Pennsylvania
How other high-demand occupations in Pennsylvania compare to Urban and Regional Planner ($80,810 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Urban and Regional Planner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in PA | $210,990 | +161.1% | $101.44/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in PA | $134,090 | +65.9% | $64.47/hr |
| Medical Scientist in PA | $99,190 | +22.7% | $47.69/hr |
| Psychologist in PA | $91,870 | +13.7% | $44.17/hr |
| Geoscientist in PA | $84,180 | +4.2% | $40.47/hr |
| Chemist in PA | $77,090 | -4.6% | $37.06/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in PA | $76,110 | -5.8% | $36.59/hr |
| Dental Hygienist in PA | $80,610 | -0.2% | $38.75/hr |
| Credit Analyst in PA | $80,280 | -0.7% | $38.60/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in PA | $81,540 | +0.9% | $39.20/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in PA | $79,640 | -1.4% | $38.29/hr |
| Logistician in PA | $79,340 | -1.8% | $38.14/hr |