Urban and Regional Planners pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $43.92 an hour ($91,360 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($89,320). Illinois ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.01 | $56,190 |
| 25% of workers | $35.69 | $74,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.92 | $91,360 |
| 75% of workers | $54.58 | $113,530 |
| 90% of workers | $70.03 | $145,660 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $98,840 | 800 |
| Rockford | $88,160 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $81,840 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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