Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, urban planning graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $124,063, while the bottom 20% make closer to $35,681. The median grad salary is $66,534.
Urban Planning graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning is $44,997, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $54,716.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for urban planning graduates
The highest paying career for urban planning graduates is urban planner, with top salaries averaging around $80,209.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
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