Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Florida
Urban and Regional Planners in Florida make a median of $77,190 a year, or about $37.11 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $77K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level urban and regional planners (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Urban and Regional Planners salary by metro in Florida
18 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $86K | +11% | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $85K | +10% | 670 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $84K | +9% | 110 |
| Gainesville | $78K | +2% | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $78K | +1% | 390 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $77K | +0% | 70 |
| Port St. Lucie | $77K | -0% | 60 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $76K | -2% | 340 |
| Jacksonville | $75K | -2% | 130 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $75K | -3% | 100 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $75K | -3% | 70 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $75K | -3% | 90 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $73K | -5% | 60 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $70K | -10% | 30 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $69K | -11% | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $69K | -11% | 80 |
| Ocala | $57K | -27% | 30 |
| Tallahassee | $55K | -29% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do urban and regional planners make in Florida?
The median is $77,190 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,190, and experienced urban and regional planners can clear $118,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,224/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 31.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a urban and regional planners salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median urban and regional planners salary is worth about $78,302 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do urban and regional planners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.