19-3051.00

Urban and Regional Planners

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

4.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 48% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 31% probability of automation for this role
paper →
48%
of jobs safer
74
jobs riskier than this
+4.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Urban planning is fundamentally a participatory, political process. AI tools improve traffic modeling, zoning analysis, and impact assessment, but the community engagement, political navigation, equity considerations, and creative vision of urban planning are irreducibly human. The public hearing, the negotiation with developers, and the judgment calls of land use policy require licensed human planners.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$79,240
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.2%
As fast as average
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
45% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →