How much does an urban and regional planner make in Michigan?
$78,510a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Michigan. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,060Median: $78,510Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 25th | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $92,520 | $44.48 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.85 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $89,170 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $82,100 |
| Detroit, MI | $82,080 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $80,140 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $79,620 |
| Traverse City, MI | $79,270 |
| Muskegon, MI | $77,130 |
| Saginaw, MI | $74,450 |
| South Bend, IN | $69,950 |
| Flint, MI | $62,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 32. Maine | $79,120 |
| 33. Iowa | $79,100 |
| 34. Tennessee | $78,970 |
| 35. Michigan | $78,510 |
| 36. North Dakota | $78,500 |
| 37. New Mexico | $77,710 |
| 38. Idaho | $76,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $37.75 ($78,510 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $78,510 against $89,320 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Michigan rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Michigan ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays urban and regional planners the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $89,170 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.