DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$56,035
vs National
-13.1%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,448
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,035
-13.1% 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 Austin, TX earns $56,035 in nominal terms, which is 13.1% below the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,448 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EG USA LLC | $100,000 | 6 |
| URS CORPORATION | $81,120 | 11 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $76,128 | 55 |
| CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC. | $72,020 | 15 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | $68,640 | 19 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | $67,580 | 8 |
| CH2M Hill Inc. | $63,000 | 6 |
| OHT CONSTRUCTION LLC | $62,500 | 3 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $58,136 | 62 |
| CODE STUDIO INC. | $55,000 | 1 |
| The Goodman Corporation | $51,000 | 5 |
| McCann Adams Studio | $47,800 | 1 |
| L.M. HOLDER III, FAIA | $46,779 | 2 |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | $46,500 | 1 |
| Alliance Texas Engineering | $46,051 | 4 |
| PERKINS + WILL CRA LLC | N/A | 1 |
| City of Austin | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Austin, TX?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Austin, TX is $56,035 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Austin, TX earns 13.1% less than the national median of $64,490, or $60,448 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.