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Occupational Report for Urban and Regional Planners (19-3051) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of local jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

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Urban and Regional Planners
Employment Outlook for Urban and Regional Planners
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Urban and Regional Planners There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Executive Director - Economic Development 8/13/10 La Grande DOE
Planner 8/11/10 Clatsop County $3,265/mo to $3,969/mo
Job Openings from the Web for Urban and Regional Planners The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Downtown Revitalization Project Manager 8/27/10 Salem City of Salem
Planner 8/23/10 Astoria CLATSOP COUNTY
State of Oregon License Information for Urban and Regional Planners No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Urban and Regional Planners
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $21.15 $25.92 $31.34 $37.66 $44.67 $32.14 $66,870
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 21.18 22.98 25.46 28.41 31.10 25.62 53,273
Multnomah / Washington 24.32 28.42 33.73 40.29 48.46 34.82 72,415
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 22.41 26.00 30.33 35.01 41.14 30.60 63,658
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.24 26.55 34.35 41.27 52.82 35.22 73,271
Lane 23.22 26.28 30.48 35.24 39.08 30.61 63,682
Coos / Curry 18.75 23.70 27.07 30.65 33.71 26.54 55,200
Jackson / Josephine 16.82 18.18 20.98 26.46 32.37 23.29 48,444
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16.88 19.13 23.31 27.76 31.22 23.72 49,344
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 23.03 26.83 31.89 36.29 42.48 31.88 66,321
Klamath / Lake 19.55 21.15 25.29 30.77 33.85 25.76 53,584
Morrow / Umatilla 21.76 23.58 26.48 32.91 35.51 27.83 57,883
Baker / Union / Wallowa 17.21 23.76 29.95 33.29 35.28 27.61 57,437
Grant / Harney / Malheur 18.60 20.12 24.45 28.24 30.85 24.22 50,385
Clackamas 23.56 28.26 33.76 38.02 44.86 33.79 70,276
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Urban and Regional Planners
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,250 1,405 155 12.4% 16 26 41
Multnomah / Washington 622 708 86 13.8% 9 13 21
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 113 122 9 8.0% 1 2 3
Clackamas 100 110 10 10.0% 1 2 3
Lane 93 104 11 11.8% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 80 93 13 16.3% 1 2 3
Jackson / Josephine 61 70 9 14.8% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 55 61 6 10.9% 1 1 2
Douglas 33 36 3 9.1% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24 29 5 20.8% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 23 27 4 17.4% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 18 20 2 11.1% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 17 18 1 5.9% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 16 18 2 12.5% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 13 13 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Urban and Regional Planners
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,250
Total, All Industries Private 283
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 277
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 253
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 21
Total, All Industries State 93
Construction State 49
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction State 49
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction State 49
Public Administration State 35
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development State 32
Total, All Industries Local 859
Transportation and Warehousing Local 30
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 17
Urban Transit Systems Local 17
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 17
Social Assistance Local 17
Individual and Family Services Local 14
Public Administration Local 807
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 732
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development Local 14
Administration of Economic Programs Local 61
Total, All Industries Tribal 11
Educational Requirements for Urban and Regional Planners Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Urban and Regional Planners
  • Analyze And Evaluate Economic Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Social Data
  • Analyze Spatial Data
  • Apply Cultural And Ethnic Diversity Theory
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Economic Principles And Trends
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Labor Market Information
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Regional Planning Theory
  • Apply Research Methodology To Social Sciences
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Apply Urban Design Theory
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Plant Location Surveys
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Formulate Emergency Plans For Natural Disasters
  • Interact With Political Systems
  • Interpret Maps, Charts And Tables For Applied Analysis And Research
  • Interpret Property Documents
  • Maintain Social Trend Awareness
  • Make Presentations
  • Plan And Design Public Works Projects
  • Plan Rural Roads And Infrastructure
  • Prepare Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
  • Present Technical Papers And Research Results
  • Provide Expert Testimony On Results Of Investigation
  • Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics And Indicators
  • Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
  • Research Property Records
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Data Collection Procedures For Social And Personal Information
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Gis Software
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Write Project Or Bid Proposals
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers for Urban and Regional Planners The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Urban and Regional Planners No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Urban and Regional Planners matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Economists 50%
Geographers 46%
Social Scientists And Related Workers, All Other 42%
Survey Researchers 41%
Market Research Analysts 38%
Anthropologists And Archeologists 37%