Urban and Regional Planners pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $39.82 an hour ($82,830 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($89,320). Texas ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.61 | $59,510 |
| 25% of workers | $32.03 | $66,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.82 | $82,830 |
| 75% of workers | $49.33 | $102,610 |
| 90% of workers | $58.55 | $121,780 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $84,160 | 320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $83,520 | 660 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82,830 | 560 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $80,620 | 200 |
| El Paso | $78,730 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $60,010 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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