How much does an urban and regional planner make in New Jersey?
$86,280a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in New Jersey. That is $41.48 an hour or $7,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.48
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,990Median: $86,280Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| Median | $86,280 | $41.48 | |
| 75th | $115,700 | $55.62 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.25 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $109,200 |
| New York, NY | $99,150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,750 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $82,980 |
| Allentown, PA | $82,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 13. Rhode Island | $90,210 |
| 14. New York | $89,630 |
| 15. Maryland | $88,570 |
| 16. New Jersey | $86,280 |
| 17. Virginia | $86,030 |
| 18. Hawaii | $85,590 |
| 19. Vermont | $84,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $41.48 ($86,280 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $86,280 against $89,320 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for urban and regional planner pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays urban and regional planners the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $109,200 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.