How much does an urban and regional planner make in North Carolina?
$81,230a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in North Carolina. That is $39.05 an hour or $6,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,830Median: $81,230Highest 10%: $112,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| 25th | $66,740 | $32.09 | |
| Median | $81,230 | $39.05 | |
| 75th | $97,120 | $46.69 | |
| 90th | $112,100 | $53.90 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $85,290 |
| Raleigh, NC | $84,810 |
| Greensboro, NC | $83,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | $83,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,760 |
| Asheville, NC | $77,950 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $77,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $75,350 |
| Wilmington, NC | $68,050 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $67,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 22. Texas | $82,830 |
| 23. Kansas | $82,330 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $81,520 |
| 25. North Carolina | $81,230 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $80,810 |
| 27. Montana | $80,770 |
| 28. Florida | $80,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.05 ($81,230 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $81,230 against $89,320 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for urban and regional planner pay?
North Carolina ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays urban and regional planners the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $85,290 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.