How much does an urban and regional planner make in Illinois?
$91,360a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Illinois. That is $43.92 an hour or $7,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.92
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,190Median: $91,360Highest 10%: $145,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,190 | $27.01 | |
| 25th | $74,230 | $35.69 | |
| Median | $91,360 | $43.92 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.58 | |
| 90th | $145,700 | $70.03 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $88,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $88,160 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 9. Massachusetts | $99,780 |
| 10. Minnesota | $97,060 |
| 11. Alaska | $93,860 |
| 12. Illinois | $91,360 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $90,210 |
| 14. New York | $89,630 |
| 15. Maryland | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.92 ($91,360 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $91,360 against $89,320 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays urban and regional planners the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,840 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.