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Urban and Regional Planners in Minnesota

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 Minnesota the median pay is $97,060 a year, 9% above the national median of $89,320.

$97,060median pay in Minnesota, per year
$80,760–$108,180middle half earn
860employed in Minnesota
$89,320U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Minnesota

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Minnesota 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, Minnesota, annual.