Urban and Regional Planners pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $41.36 an hour ($86,030 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($89,320). Virginia ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| 25% of workers | $33.91 | $70,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.36 | $86,030 |
| 75% of workers | $51.50 | $107,110 |
| 90% of workers | $64.19 | $133,520 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $82,760 | 340 |
| Charlottesville | $78,780 | 60 |
| Richmond | $77,340 | 260 |
| Roanoke | $64,440 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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|---|---|
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