Urban and Regional Planners
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$83,720
per year
Mean Wage
$89,730
per year
Employment
43K
workers
Wage Range
$55,590 - $128,550
10th - 90th pct
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7 Emerging Tasks
New tasks added to this occupation, signaling the role is evolving — often a positive sign for long-term resilience.
- Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
- Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
- Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
- Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
- Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
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Task Breakdown
19 tasks analyzed
Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 8% |
| Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 7% |
| Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 6% |
| Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 7% |
| Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 6% |
| Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 3% |
| Investigate property availability for purposes of development. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 2% |
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