DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$70,000
vs National
+8.5%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,782
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+8.5% 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 Cambridge, MA earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% 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 $47,782 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $102,557 | 7 |
| Lincoln Institute of Land Policy | $81,000 | 1 |
| RIFINITI, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| NBBJ LP | $68,500 | 9 |
| Harvard University | $67,500 | 5 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $65,385 | 9 |
| Livable Streets Transportation Alliance of Boston, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| COURBANIZE, INC. | $64,813 | 1 |
| TEAM BETTER BLOCK | $62,400 | 1 |
| LINCOLN INSTITUTE (PCC) | $58,032 | 1 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Cambridge, MA is $70,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Cambridge, MA earns 8.5% more than the national median of $64,490, or $47,782 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.