Will AI replace urban and regional planners?AI replacement risk 86% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$89,320
25th–75th pct. $72,020–$110,030
Top pay (est.)
$174,800
Top 10% $134,490
Pay in 5 years
$98,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$108,000est.
$92,900–$125,400
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
86%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.9%
3,200 openings / yr
Will AI replace Urban and Regional Planners? AI replacement risk
86%
Very high
Ranked #823 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Urban and Regional Planners
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Developing Objectives and StrategiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionFluency of Ideas
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.