Urban and Regional Planners pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for urban and regional planners is $51.67 an hour ($107,470 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($89,320). It is 5% higher than the Arizona median ($102,400).
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.92 | $64,310 |
| 25% of workers | $39.26 | $81,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.67 | $107,470 |
| 75% of workers | $61.38 | $127,660 |
| 90% of workers | $61.38 | $127,660 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $107,470 | 1,000 |
| Yuma | $85,950 | 30 |
| Tucson | $79,190 | 80 |
| Flagstaff | $78,490 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $71,130 | 60 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for urban and regional planners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,780 |
| Management Analysts | $94,900 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $84,190 |
| Compliance Officers | $74,240 |
| Managers, All Other | $135,390 |
| Chief Executives | $138,900 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,600 |
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