How much does an urban and regional planner make in Iowa?
$79,100a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Iowa. That is $38.03 an hour or $6,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.03
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,550Median: $79,100Highest 10%: $107,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 25th | $65,490 | $31.49 | |
| Median | $79,100 | $38.03 | |
| 75th | $92,150 | $44.30 | |
| 90th | $107,400 | $51.62 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $88,300 |
| Des Moines, IA | $85,980 |
| Omaha, NE | $83,270 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $73,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 30. Georgia | $80,030 |
| 31. Ohio | $79,950 |
| 32. Maine | $79,120 |
| 33. Iowa | $79,100 |
| 34. Tennessee | $78,970 |
| 35. Michigan | $78,510 |
| 36. North Dakota | $78,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.03 ($79,100 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $79,100 against $89,320 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays urban and regional planners the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $88,300 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.