How much does an urban and regional planner make in New York?
$89,630a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in New York. That is $43.09 an hour or $7,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.09
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,460Median: $89,630Highest 10%: $138,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 25th | $75,750 | $36.42 | |
| Median | $89,630 | $43.09 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.52 | |
| 90th | $138,300 | $66.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $99,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $88,860 |
| Albany, NY | $88,190 |
| Binghamton, NY | $87,340 |
| Watertown, NY | $86,670 |
| Utica, NY | $84,840 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,270 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 11. Alaska | $93,860 |
| 12. Illinois | $91,360 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $90,210 |
| 14. New York | $89,630 |
| 15. Maryland | $88,570 |
| 16. New Jersey | $86,280 |
| 17. Virginia | $86,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $43.09 ($89,630 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $89,630 against $89,320 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for urban and regional planner pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays urban and regional planners the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $99,150 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.