text: is anyone an urban planner? if so, is it an enjoyable career? what is the average salary? and in what places is an urban planner in high demmand? what is the most important skill/asset you can have if you are an urban planner? my friend is an urban planner.  it takes a lot of hard work in college, and a basic spacial awareness.  he got hired to work for a firm before he even graduated, and so did most of his classmates.  the average salaries from what i've heard are from 35k to 45k, with average benefits.