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Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Georgia
Ranked #25 of 51 · GA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of urban and regional plannerss in Georgia earn between $53,970 and $125,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean urban and regional planners salary in Georgia is $84,400, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($94,750). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,240 | $89,100 | 750 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $75,100 | $79,730 | 50 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $74,050 | $73,360 | 50 |
| Savannah, GA | $66,220 | $78,370 | 50 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $59,690 | $60,570 | 30 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $59,370 | $67,350 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do urban and regional planners make in Georgia?
The median urban and regional planners salary in Georgia is $80,030 per year (mean $84,400), and about 80% earn between $53,970 and $125,940.
How much do urban and regional planners make per hour in Georgia?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $84,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Georgia a high-paying state for urban and regional planners?
Georgia ranks #25 of 51 states for urban and regional planners pay. Its mean salary of $84,400 is about 10.9% below the U.S. average of $94,750.
Which metro areas in Georgia pay urban and regional planners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for urban and regional planners are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($81,240), Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($75,100), South Georgia nonmetropolitan area ($74,050), by median annual wage.