Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Massachusetts

Ranked #8 of 51 · MA

6.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,590 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $99,780
Employment 1,540

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $69,150P25 $82,020 Median $99,780P75 $115,800P90 $134,310

About 80% of urban and regional plannerss in Massachusetts earn between $69,150 and $134,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts
$100,590
U.S. average
$94,750

The mean urban and regional planners salary in Massachusetts is $100,590, about 6.2% above the U.S. average ($94,750). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,460 $105,250 1,100
Barnstable Town, MA $101,940 $101,570 50
Worcester, MA $88,300 $90,650 110
Springfield, MA $82,100 $87,200 90
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $80,660 $92,680 40
Pittsfield, MA $77,820 $80,310 70
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $75,880 $82,630 70

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do urban and regional planners make in Massachusetts?

The median urban and regional planners salary in Massachusetts is $99,780 per year (mean $100,590), and about 80% earn between $69,150 and $134,310.

How much do urban and regional planners make per hour in Massachusetts?

Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $100,590 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Massachusetts a high-paying state for urban and regional planners?

Massachusetts ranks #8 of 51 states for urban and regional planners pay. Its mean salary of $100,590 is about 6.2% above the U.S. average of $94,750.

Which metro areas in Massachusetts pay urban and regional planners the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts for urban and regional planners are Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($103,460), Barnstable Town, MA ($101,940), Worcester, MA ($88,300), by median annual wage.

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