DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$61,360
vs National
-4.9%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,192
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,360
-4.9% 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 Houston, TX earns $61,360 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% 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 $66,192 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CTIY OF HOUSTON | $105,700 | 1 |
| Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. | $91,998 | 2 |
| HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL | $78,000 | 1 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $76,128 | 55 |
| CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC. | $72,020 | 15 |
| INMOBILIA 2000, LLC | $72,000 | 1 |
| CITY OF HOUSTON | $65,653 | 16 |
| HELLMUTH OBATA + KASSABAUM, LP | $62,005 | 18 |
| GUNDA CORPORATION, LLC | $61,360 | 1 |
| Avalon Sri Sai Amrit Hotels LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| NEDU ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. | $52,000 | 4 |
| The Goodman Corporation | $51,000 | 5 |
| Kuo & Associates, Inc. | $47,174 | 5 |
| Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. | $47,174 | 3 |
| Asakura Robinson Company LLC | $46,072 | 3 |
| EDI INTERNATIONAL, INC. | N/A | 3 |
| Kenall Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Houston, TX?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Houston, TX is $61,360 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Houston, TX earns 4.9% less than the national median of $64,490, or $66,192 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.