DOL Median (Boston, MA)
$65,250
vs National
+1.2%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,539
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,250
+1.2% 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 Boston, MA earns $65,250 in nominal terms, which is 1.2% above the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,539 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boston, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION | $94,630 | 1 |
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING INSTITUTE INC. | $94,000 | 3 |
| Kensho Technologies LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| Elkus Manfredi Architects, Ltd. | $80,000 | 1 |
| Goody, Clancy & Associates, Inc. | $79,500 | 3 |
| CBT-CHILDS BERTMAN TSECKARES, Inc. | $75,125 | 2 |
| Cannon Design, Inc. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Urbanica Inc | $70,000 | 1 |
| NBBJ LP | $68,500 | 9 |
| NELSONNYGAARD CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC. | $65,500 | 2 |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC. | $64,452 | 22 |
| NOVAYA REAL ESTATE VENTURES, LLC | $63,000 | 1 |
| Utile Inc | $62,607 | 4 |
| METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL | $60,653 | 4 |
| Sasaki Associates | $60,130 | 89 |
| BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY | $57,000 | 1 |
| THOMPSON DESIGN GROUP, INC. | $56,805 | 1 |
| FORT POINT ASSOCIATES, INC. | $55,000 | 1 |
| HARRIMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. | $54,000 | 1 |
| NELSON NYGAARD CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC. | $51,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Boston, MA?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Boston, MA is $65,250 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Boston, MA earns 1.2% more than the national median of $64,490, or $44,539 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.