Urban and Regional Planners pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $48.56 an hour ($100,990 a year). About 3,180 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($89,320). Washington ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.11 | $77,190 |
| 25% of workers | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.56 | $100,990 |
| 75% of workers | $54.16 | $112,650 |
| 90% of workers | $60.74 | $126,340 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $108,040 | 1,430 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $105,440 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $100,050 | 110 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $95,640 | 70 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $95,640 | 750 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $95,640 | 150 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $95,640 | 50 |
| Yakima | $88,790 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $85,140 | 60 |
| Longview-Kelso | $82,620 | 30 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $108,780 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $115,240 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $102,920 |
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