Urban and Regional Planners pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $47.97 an hour ($99,780 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($89,320). Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.24 | $69,150 |
| 25% of workers | $39.43 | $82,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.97 | $99,780 |
| 75% of workers | $55.67 | $115,800 |
| 90% of workers | $64.57 | $134,310 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $103,460 | 1,100 |
| Barnstable Town | $101,940 | 50 |
| Worcester | $88,300 | 110 |
| Springfield | $82,100 | 90 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $80,660 | 40 |
| Pittsfield | $77,820 | 70 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $98,670 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $115,180 |
| Economists | $106,380 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $105,640 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $129,410 |
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