SOC 19-3051
Urban and Regional Planners
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ41/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ43,040
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$84K
$56K โ $129K
Projected Growth
๐+3.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค88/100
High exposure
๐ก Urban and Regional Planners face a risk score of 41/100 โ 3 points below the national average of 44. With 88/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $84K ($37K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 41/100, Urban and Regional Planners faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 43,040 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical oversight of research involving human subjects and collaborative scientific discourse and peer review to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Urban and Regional Planners?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Compliance software
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
English Language
Geography
Transportation
Communications and Media
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 61% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 70% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 77% |