APA Salary Surveys
The American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, seek to promote the success of planners and the organizations they work for. To that end, APA periodically surveys compensation in the profession and reports results to its members.
In February 2025, APA invited all self-identified planners to complete an online survey with questions about personal and workplace characteristics, compensation, and benefits. More than 6,700 planners responded, providing an updated snapshot of the state of the profession.