Urban and Regional Planners pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for urban and regional planners is $40.53 an hour ($84,290 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($89,320). Wisconsin ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for urban and regional planners in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.15 | $50,230 |
| 25% of workers | $30.75 | $63,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.53 | $84,290 |
| 75% of workers | $48.98 | $101,870 |
| 90% of workers | $55.88 | $116,240 |
Urban and Regional Planners pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $103,940 | 140 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $101,230 | 200 |
| Appleton | $81,770 | 30 |
| Wausau | $78,100 | 30 |
| Eau Claire | $77,090 | 30 |
| Green Bay | $76,370 | 70 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $67,350 | 50 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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