What This Job Pays: urban and regional planners

March 26, 2006

What This Job Pays: urban and regional planners

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Salary: The average pay for urban and regional planners in the Seattle area is $54,200 a year, with most making from about $40,000 to $62,400 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks benefits and compensation.

Demand: Employment of urban and regional planners is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014.

Need to know: Local governments employ seven out of 10 urban and regional planners, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most entry-level jobs require a master's degree; bachelor's degree holders may find some entry-level positions, but advancement opportunities are limited.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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