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Job outlook for planning technicians in the United States
Are planning technician jobs in demand?
Planning technician job and salary trends over time
Planning technician jobs over time
Planning technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 61 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 60 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 55 | 0.00% |
Average planning technician salary over time
Planning technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,502 | $21.88 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $43,930 | $21.12 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $43,125 | $20.73 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $42,534 | $20.45 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $39,935 | $19.20 | +1.7% |
Planning technician jobs by state
Most common states for planning technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 66 | 10% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 125 | 9% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 77 | 8% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 51 | 8% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 508 | 7% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 258 | 7% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 720 | 6% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 390 | 5% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 322 | 5% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 291 | 5% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 286 | 5% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 281 | 5% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 456 | 4% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 158 | 4% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 105 | 4% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 81 | 4% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 60 | 4% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 53 | 4% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 45 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
Most common cities for planning technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond | 2 | 3% | $33,151 |
| 2 | Monrovia | 1 | 3% | $61,652 |
| 3 | San Dimas | 1 | 3% | $61,581 |
| 4 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $37,505 |
| 5 | Alhambra | 1 | 1% | $61,693 |
| 6 | Compton | 1 | 1% | $61,697 |
| 7 | Fullerton | 1 | 1% | $61,598 |
| 8 | Lancaster | 1 | 1% | $61,726 |
| 9 | Ontario | 1 | 1% | $61,503 |
| 10 | Rancho Cucamonga | 1 | 1% | $61,503 |
| 11 | Santa Barbara | 1 | 1% | $62,285 |
| 12 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $40,972 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $38,567 |
| 14 | Fontana | 1 | 0% | $61,445 |
| 15 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $62,297 |
| 16 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $61,522 |
| 17 | San Bernardino | 1 | 0% | $61,391 |
| 18 | Santa Ana | 1 | 0% | $61,564 |
Planning Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of planning technician experts
Portland State University
What general advice would you give to a Planning Technician?
Connie Ozawa Ph.D.: Think about what impact you want to have on your community, and then be open about what job titles might help you to achieve it. Planning graduates successfully obtain jobs at public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private planning firms at the local, state, regional, and federal level. Treat your first job as your first - you may stay there the rest of your working life, or you may move on after a year. Don't hold out for the "perfect job." With a positive attitude and a spirit of inquiry and discovery, you'll learn through doing the work what excites you and the type of colleagues and organizations that will provide the most fulfilling environment for you.