Urban and Regional Planners pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $48.72 an hour ($101,340 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($89,320). Colorado ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.49 | $69,670 |
| 25% of workers | $39.36 | $81,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.72 | $101,340 |
| 75% of workers | $60.21 | $125,230 |
| 90% of workers | $67.67 | $140,750 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $105,890 | 670 |
| Greeley | $105,200 | 60 |
| Boulder | $101,710 | 110 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $98,660 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,780 | 90 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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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|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $124,770 |
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| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $105,390 |
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