How much does an urban and regional planner make in Houston?
$84,160a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $40.46 an hour or $7,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.46
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 204
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,760Median: $84,160Highest 10%: $130,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| 25th | $71,060 | $34.16 | |
| Median | $84,160 | $40.46 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.80 | |
| 90th | $130,600 | $62.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners.
| Dallas, TX | $83,520 |
| Austin, TX | $82,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,620 |
| McAllen, TX | $60,010 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $40.46 ($84,160 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $84,160 against $89,320 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,830, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for urban and regional planner pay?
88 of 204 metro areas with data.
How much does an urban and regional planner make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,600 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.