Regional planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Regional planner gender statistics
36.0% of regional planners are women and 64.0% of regional planners are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Regional planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Regional planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,492
Female income
$65,286
Regional planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regional planner positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of regional planners are female.
Regional planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2011 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2012 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2013 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2014 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2015 | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| 2016 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2017 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2018 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
| 2019 | 63.03% | 36.97% |
| 2020 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2021 | 63.99% | 36.01% |
Regional planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared regional planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Regional Planner | 64% | 36% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Regional planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among regional planners is White, which makes up 67.7% of all regional planners. Comparatively, 12.6% of regional planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of regional planners are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Regional planner race
| Regional planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Regional planner race and ethnicity over time
See how regional planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Regional planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 7.38% | 7.03% | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 74.59% | 6.76% | 7.99% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 75.99% | 5.59% | 7.45% | 7.27% |
| 2013 | 79.36% | 6.73% | 6.77% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 75.45% | 5.67% | 6.78% | 7.97% |
| 2015 | 72.35% | 5.52% | 7.02% | 13.07% |
| 2016 | 78.56% | 4.16% | 4.97% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 6.39% | 5.41% | 11.66% |
| 2018 | 76.00% | 4.35% | 7.41% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 73.22% | 5.73% | 7.85% | 10.03% |
| 2020 | 69.21% | 5.65% | 10.88% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 67.67% | 4.79% | 9.46% | 12.59% |
Regional planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian regional planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american regional planners have the lowest average salary at $63,999.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,533 |
| White | $67,082 |
| Black or African American | $63,999 |
| Asian | $68,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,903 |
Average regional planner age
See how the average age of regional planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Regional planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Regional planner age breakdown
The average age of regional planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the regional planner population.
Regional planner age breakdown
| Regional Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Regional planner educational attainment
The most common degree for regional planners is bachelor's degree, with 67% of regional planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Regional planners by degree level
| Regional planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Regional planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,978 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,735 |
Regional planner employment statistics
Most regional planners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where regional planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where regional planners work.
Regional planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Regional planner jobs by company type
Employees with the regional planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most regional planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Regional planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 22% |
Regional planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for regional planners are government, professional and transportation.
Regional planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Regional planner turnover and employment statistics
Regional planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for regional planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regional planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Regional planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average regional planner tenure
The average regional planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 495 regional planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Regional planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Regional planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of regional planners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Economist | 7.51% | 85,025 |
| Survey Questionnaire Designer | 10.82% | 45,766 |
| Bilingual School Psychologist | 11.87% | 27,193 |
| Regional Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Industrial/Organizational Psychologist | 19.82% | 20,179 |
Similar regional planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Economist | 7.51% | 85,025 |
| Survey Questionnaire Designer | 10.82% | 45,766 |
| Bilingual School Psychologist | 11.87% | 27,193 |
| Industrial/Organizational Psychologist | 19.82% | 20,179 |
Foreign languages spoken by regional planners
The most common foreign language among regional planners is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 15.4% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Portuguese, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Regional planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Portuguese | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
