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Urban and Regional Planners average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $93,750 | $84,160 | $71,060 | $74,783 | 99 |
| Dallas | $89,770 | $83,520 | $70,010 | $71,983 | 103 |
| Austin | $87,250 | $82,830 | $70,620 | $70,210 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $83,270 | $80,620 | $65,680 | $67,410 | 95 |
| El Paso | $79,660 | $78,730 | $62,880 | $64,871 | 90 |
| McAllen | $64,750 | $60,010 | $48,250 | $54,207 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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