Urban and Regional Planners pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $39.06 an hour ($81,230 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($89,320). North Carolina ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.28 | $58,830 |
| 25% of workers | $32.09 | $66,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.06 | $81,230 |
| 75% of workers | $46.69 | $97,120 |
| 90% of workers | $53.90 | $112,110 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $85,290 | 210 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $84,810 | 340 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $83,880 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $83,170 | 360 |
| Asheville | $77,950 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem | $77,400 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $75,350 | 40 |
| Wilmington | $68,050 | 110 |
| Fayetteville | $67,940 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 | $92,130 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $81,420 |
| School Psychologists | $73,220 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $126,440 |
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