How much does an urban and regional planner make in Texas?
$82,830a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Texas. That is $39.82 an hour or $6,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.82
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,510Median: $82,830Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 25th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| Median | $82,830 | $39.82 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.55 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $84,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,520 |
| Austin, TX | $82,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,620 |
| El Paso, TX | $78,730 |
| McAllen, TX | $60,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 19. Vermont | $84,750 |
| 20. Utah | $84,360 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $84,290 |
| 22. Texas | $82,830 |
| 23. Kansas | $82,330 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $81,520 |
| 25. North Carolina | $81,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.82 ($82,830 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $82,830 against $89,320 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Texas ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays urban and regional planners the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $84,160 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.