Career Outlook for Urban and Regional Planners
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The overall job outlook for Urban or Regional Planner careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 24.73 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 4.12 percent per year. Demand for Urban and Regional Planners is expected to go up, with an expected 6,860 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.21 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Urban and Regional Planners in the following states
| California | 8,930 |
| Washington | 2,670 |
| Florida | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,930 |
| New York | 1,550 |
| Texas | 1,490 |
| Virginia | 1,360 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Urban and Regional Planners
| Puerto Rico | 40 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| North Dakota | 90 |
| Wyoming | 90 |
| West Virginia | 110 |
| Mississippi | 110 |
| Nebraska | 160 |
