How much does an urban and regional planner make in California?
$109,600a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in California. That is $52.70 an hour or $9,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.70
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,430Median: $109,600Highest 10%: $167,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 25th | $90,330 | $43.43 | |
| Median | $109,600 | $52.70 | |
| 75th | $136,100 | $65.42 | |
| 90th | $167,000 | $80.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $139,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $129,800 |
| Napa, CA | $128,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $125,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $123,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $112,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $110,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $109,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $108,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,700 |
| Redding, CA | $106,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $106,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $102,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,580 |
| Yuba City, CA | $95,160 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $83,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 1. District of Columbia | $137,000 |
| 2. California | $109,600 |
| 3. Oregon | $103,100 |
| 4. Arizona | $102,400 |
| 5. Colorado | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $52.70 ($109,600 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $109,600 against $89,320 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for urban and regional planner pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays urban and regional planners the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $139,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.