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Urban and Regional Planners
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-3051
9.6% AI Exposure — Medium
$89,320
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
4,200
Proj. Annual Openings
44,230
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure9.6%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Judgment and Decision Making
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Common titles: City Planner, Community Development Planner, Community Planner, Development Technician, Housing Development Specialist, Neighborhood Planner
Representative Tasks
- •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.
- •Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
- •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.
- •Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Design civil structures or systems.
- •Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- •Advise others on business or operational matters.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- •Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotESRI ArcGIS software · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotBentley MicroStation · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotMicrosoft Access · hotOracle Database · hotStructured query language SQL · hotTrimble SketchUp Pro · hotGeographic information system GIS systems
Related Occupations
Transportation PlannersProject Management Specialists · BrightChief Sustainability OfficersSustainability Specialists · BrightBrownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers · Bright
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $89,320 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |