How much does an urban and regional planner make in Louisiana?
$74,500a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Louisiana. That is $35.82 an hour or $6,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.82
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,510Median: $74,500Highest 10%: $116,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 75th | $99,310 | $47.75 | |
| 90th | $116,000 | $55.76 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $80,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 38. Idaho | $76,500 |
| 39. South Carolina | $75,810 |
| 40. Nebraska | $74,830 |
| 41. Louisiana | $74,500 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $73,860 |
| 43. South Dakota | $71,180 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $35.82 ($74,500 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $74,500 against $89,320 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays urban and regional planners the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $80,710 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.