Urban and Regional Planners pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $37.75 an hour ($78,510 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($89,320). Michigan ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.03 | $52,060 |
| 25% of workers | $30.90 | $64,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.75 | $78,510 |
| 75% of workers | $44.48 | $92,520 |
| 90% of workers | $52.85 | $109,930 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $89,170 | 160 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $82,100 | 40 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $82,080 | 420 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $80,140 | 130 |
| Ann Arbor | $79,620 | 50 |
| Traverse City | $79,270 | 60 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $77,130 | 30 |
| Saginaw | $74,450 | 30 |
| Flint | $62,400 | 70 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $84,730 |
| School Psychologists | $83,960 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $84,260 |
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