Urban and Regional Planners Salary in California
In California, urban and regional planners earn a median of $105,230 per year.
Median (California)
$105,230
Bottom 10%
$73,710
Top 10%
$159,960
Employed in California
7,630
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, urban and regional planners earn a median of $105,230 — 26% above the national median of $83,720. Locally the range runs $73,710 to $159,960. About 7,630 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 53 states for urban and regional planners pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $129,750) by 23%. State employment of about 7,630 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$83,720
US bottom 10%
$55,590
US top 10%
$128,550
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
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