What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Master Planner?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Master Planner jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Santa Clara, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $151,855 $12,654 $2,920 $73.01 Sitka, AK $147,470 $12,289 $2,835 $70.90 Santa Clara, CA $144,677 $12,056 $2,782 $69.56 Mountain View, CA $144,336 $12,028 $2,775 $69.39 Palo Alto, CA $144,264 $12,022 $2,774 $69.36 San Francisco, CA $144,226 $12,018 $2,773 $69.34 San Jose, CA $143,850 $11,987 $2,766 $69.16 Sunnyvale, CA $143,672 $11,972 $2,762 $69.07 Waimea, HI $142,777 $11,898 $2,745 $68.64 Foster City, CA $142,676 $11,889 $2,743 $68.59

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Master Planner Salary

Q: How much does a Master Planner make?

The average annual pay for a master planner in the United States is $122,415 a year — that works out to approximately $58.85 an hour. The middle 80% of Master Planners earn between $66,000 (10th percentile) and $244,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Planner Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Master Planner in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Facial Therapist at $32,955 (26.9%) above Master Planner. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Facial Therapist $89,460 $7,455 $1,720 $43.01 Lead Massage Therapist $76,821 $6,401 $1,477 $36.93 Craniosacral Therapy $63,943 $5,328 $1,229 $30.74 Cbd $59,560 $4,963 $1,145 $28.63 Stone $45,250 $3,770 $870 $21.75

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Master Planner Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$122,415

Columbus

Ohio

$118,240

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How much does a Master Planner make?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master Planner in the United States is $122,415 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,354/week or $10,201/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $257,500 and as low as $52,500, the majority of Master Planner salaries currently range between $78,000 (25th percentile) to $119,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $244,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Master Planner varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Master Planner in your area makes on average $118,240 per year, or $4,175 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $122,415. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Master Planner salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Master Planner jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Master Planner Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master Planner job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $22,262 (18.2%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,440 (24.0%) above the $122,415 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Master Planner appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Foster City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Master Planner role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$151,855	$12,654	$2,920	$73.01
Sitka, AK	$147,470	$12,289	$2,835	$70.90
Santa Clara, CA	$144,677	$12,056	$2,782	$69.56
Mountain View, CA	$144,336	$12,028	$2,775	$69.39
Palo Alto, CA	$144,264	$12,022	$2,774	$69.36
San Francisco, CA	$144,226	$12,018	$2,773	$69.34
San Jose, CA	$143,850	$11,987	$2,766	$69.16
Sunnyvale, CA	$143,672	$11,972	$2,762	$69.07
Waimea, HI	$142,777	$11,898	$2,745	$68.64
Foster City, CA	$142,676	$11,889	$2,743	$68.59

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Planner Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Master Planner job category, we found that Facial Therapist jobs have average salaries similar than Master Planner jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Facial Therapist	$89,460	$7,455	$1,720	$43.01
Lead Massage Therapist	$76,821	$6,401	$1,477	$36.93
Craniosacral Therapy	$63,943	$5,328	$1,229	$30.74
Cbd	$59,560	$4,963	$1,145	$28.63
Stone	$45,250	$3,770	$870	$21.75

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Infographic detailing Master Planner salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $122,415 per year or $58.85 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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