How much does an urban and regional planner make in Virginia?
$86,030a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Virginia. That is $41.36 an hour or $7,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.36
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,790Median: $86,030Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 25th | $70,530 | $33.91 | |
| Median | $86,030 | $41.36 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.19 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $104,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,760 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $78,780 |
| Richmond, VA | $77,340 |
| Roanoke, VA | $64,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 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 |
| 20. Utah | $84,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $41.36 ($86,030 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $86,030 against $89,320 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays urban and regional planners the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $104,800 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.