DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$52,083
vs National
-19.2%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,234
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,083
-19.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,490
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Urban and Regional Planners in Atlanta, GA earns $52,083 in nominal terms, which is 19.2% below the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,234 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WSP USA Inc | $72,945 | 26 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | $67,580 | 8 |
| Katerra, Inc. | $60,500 | 6 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $60,000 | 4 |
| HNTB Corporation | $56,909 | 13 |
| SIZEMORE GROUP, LLC | $55,000 | 2 |
| Gude Management Group LLC | $55,000 | 2 |
| STUDIO H ARCHITECTURE PLANNING ENVIRONMENTS DPC | $52,000 | 3 |
| LORD, AECK & SARGENT, INC. | $49,500 | 6 |
| PEREZ PLANNING + DESIGN LLC | $45,000 | 2 |
| Board of Education, City of Atlanta | $43,243 | 3 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Atlanta, GA is $52,083 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Atlanta, GA earns 19.2% less than the national median of $64,490, or $57,234 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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