Urban Planner
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
At a Glance
Urban Planner earns an average of $44,800/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Communication, Project Management, Writing.
$44,800/yr
Bachelor's degree
5 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Urban and Regional Planners
Median Wage
$83,720/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.4%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Project Management
SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)
Environmental Planning
Research Methodologies
Reviewing Applications
Project Planning
Land Use
Collections
Tabular Data
Stormwater Management
Forest Conservation
Prezi (Presentation Software)
Conceptual Design
Academic Libraries
Customer Relationship Management
Brochures
Code Structure
Data Collection
Common Skills (9)
Communication
Planning
Presentations
Research
Strategic Thinking
Coordinating
Report Writing
Follow Through
Certifications (1)
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Related Specializations
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