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Urban Planner Salary in California

Explore urban planner salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.

Median Salary in CA
$104,499
Monthly: $8,708
Biweekly: $4,019
Entry Level
$63,718
Monthly: $5,310
Biweekly: $2,451
Senior Level
$146,554
Monthly: $12,213
Biweekly: $5,637
Job Growth
16%
Projected 10-year growth

Salary Breakdown

Pay PeriodEntry LevelMedianSenior
Annual$63,718$104,499$146,554
Monthly$5,310$8,708$12,213
Biweekly$2,451$4,019$5,637
Weekly$1,225$2,010$2,818
Hourly$31$50$70

CA vs National Comparison

National Median
$81,640
CA Median
$104,499
Difference
+$22,859
Multiplier
1.28x
National
CA

About This Career

Develop plans for urban development and community growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Key Skills

Urban DesignPlanningZoningCommunity Engagement

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