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Urban and Regional Planners in Kentucky

Urban and regional planners develop comprehensive strategies for how land and physical facilities are used in cities, towns, counties, and metropolitan areas. They work for municipal governments, regional agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations, creating plans that guide development, transportation, housing, and public services across communities. In Kentucky the median pay is $65,000 a year, 27% below the national median of $89,320.

$65,000median pay in Kentucky, per year
$55,360–$81,260middle half earn
180employed in Kentucky
$89,320U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kentucky or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days

What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSystems AnalysisWritingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageGeographyTransportationCommunications and MediaAdministration and Management

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Urban and Regional Planners.

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O*NET-SOC 19-3051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.