19-3051

Urban and Regional Planners

Role Overview

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Recommended Majors

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. Sustainable Design/Architecture. Real Estate Development. Sustainability Studies. Design for Human Health. Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies. Urban Studies/Affairs.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$129,750
California	$105,230
Washington	$98,190
Colorado	$96,810
Connecticut	$94,960
New York	$94,740
Oregon	$92,400
Minnesota	$91,810
Nevada	$88,750
Massachusetts	$88,030
Maryland	$86,800
Alaska	$85,970
Rhode Island	$85,900
New Jersey	$84,730
North Dakota	$84,450

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Median Annual Salary

$83,720

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.4%

Avg. annual openings

3.4k

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