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Avg. salary range
$87k–$96k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Urban and regional planners develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Master's Degree
A master's degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelor's degree). Master's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$79,000
Average
$87,400
High
$96,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, usually 5 days a week. Weekend and evening hours are possible.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$92,333
Overall Rank
57th
out of 199 careers
In Government
1st
out of 2 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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