Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Utah
Based on 500+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$84,360
$40.56/hr
vs National Average
$83,815
+0.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $125K
500 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Urban and Regional Planner in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,730 |
| 25th percentile | $66,690 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,360 |
| 75th percentile | $101,780 |
| 90th percentile | $125,070 |
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 Utah 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 Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Utah) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,890 |
| 2023 | $72,070 |
| 2024 | $75,480 |
| 2025 | $84,360 |
| 2026 (projected) | $89,422 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,890 | $72,313 |
| 2023 | $72,070 | $75,773 |
| 2024 | $75,480 | $78,997 |
| 2025 | $84,360 | $83,815 |
| 2026 (projected) | $89,422 | $88,844 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary by Experience Level in Utah
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,690 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $84,360 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $101,780 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $125,070 |
Urban and Regional Planner Salary in Other States
Related Urban and Regional Planner Salaries in Utah
How other high-demand occupations in Utah compare to Urban and Regional Planner ($84,360 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Urban and Regional Planner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in UT | $156,760 | +85.8% | $75.37/hr |
| Psychologist in UT | $99,170 | +17.6% | $47.68/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in UT | $90,710 | +7.5% | $43.61/hr |
| Geoscientist in UT | $89,990 | +6.7% | $43.26/hr |
| Medical Scientist in UT | $82,940 | -1.7% | $39.88/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in UT | $81,990 | -2.8% | $39.42/hr |
| Chemist in UT | $80,770 | -4.3% | $38.83/hr |
| Registered Nurse in UT | $84,600 | +0.3% | $40.67/hr |
| Management Analyst in UT | $83,530 | -1.0% | $40.16/hr |
| Logistician in UT | $83,300 | -1.3% | $40.05/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in UT | $85,520 | +1.4% | $41.12/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in UT | $81,000 | -4.0% | $38.94/hr |