Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Nebraska

Urban and regional planners in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $86,020 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($71,540), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the urban and regional planners average at $76,570 and the median at $74,830 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $94,750.

Urban and Regional Planners average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$86,020
Lincoln$71,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$86,020	$83,270	$69,260	$66,311	92
Lincoln	$71,540	$65,560	$55,400	$56,783	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Urban and Regional Planners salary in other states

Urban and Regional Planners salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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