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How much does an urban and regional planner make in Charleston?

$61,380a year

Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,115 a month.

Hourly
$29.51
Vs. national median
-31%
Rank among cities
195 of 204
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,190Median: $61,380Highest 10%: $90,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,190$22.69
25th$50,390$24.23
Median$61,380$29.51
75th$72,740$34.97
90th$90,170$43.35

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners.

Washington, DC$104,800
Urban and Regional Planner salary in West Virginia Urban and Regional Planner salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$96,990
Conservation Scientist$81,760
Medical Scientist$78,840
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$66,620
Forensic Science Technician$63,920
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$59,090
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $29.51 ($61,380 a year).

Do urban and regional planners make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $61,380 against $89,320 nationally, 31% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $61,390, so Charleston pays 0% more.

Where does Charleston rank for urban and regional planner pay?

195 of 204 metro areas with data.

How much does an urban and regional planner make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,170 or more.

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.