How much does an urban and regional planner make in Washington?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for urban and regional planners in Washington. That is $48.55 an hour or $8,416 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.55
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,190Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,190 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $87,990 | $42.30 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 75th | $112,700 | $54.16 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $108,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $105,400 |
| Portland, OR | $103,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $95,640 |
| Olympia, WA | $95,640 |
| Spokane, WA | $95,640 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $95,640 |
| Yakima, WA | $88,790 |
| Kennewick, WA | $85,140 |
| Longview, WA | $82,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for urban and regional planners.
| 3. Oregon | $103,100 |
| 4. Arizona | $102,400 |
| 5. Colorado | $101,300 |
| 6. Washington | $101,000 |
| 7. Nevada | $100,000 |
| 8. Connecticut | $99,880 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $99,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban and regional planner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $48.55 ($101,000 a year).
Do urban and regional planners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $89,320 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for urban and regional planner pay?
Washington ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays urban and regional planners the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $108,000 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.