Urban and Regional Planners

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
19-3051.00

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

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    Very high· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.096

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745
    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.41

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

25 rated tasks · 24 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (96.0%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupations 19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners; 19-4061.01 City and Regional Planning Aides, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk

Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %
Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.

19-4061.01

0.071157.6
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.

19-3051.00

0.023018.6
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.

19-3051.00

0.013110.6
Perform clerical duties such as composing, typing and proofreading documents, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling mail and posting public notices.

19-4061.01

0.00312.5
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.

19-3051.00

0.00282.2
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.

19-3051.00

0.00252.0
Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.

19-3051.00

0.00241.9
Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.

19-4061.01

0.00231.8
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.

19-3051.00

0.00161.3
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.

19-3051.00

0.00161.3
Not observed on any surface — 21 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
—0
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
—0
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
—0
Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
—0
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
—0
Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
—0
Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
—0
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
—0
Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
—0
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
—0
Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
—0
Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
—0
Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
—0
Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
—0
Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
—0
Serve as liaison between planning department and other departments and agencies.
—0
Participate in and support team planning efforts.
—0
Provide and process zoning and project permits and applications.
—0
Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
—0
Inspect sites and review plans for minor development permit applications.
—0
Perform code enforcement tasks.
—0

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (25)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.Core
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.Core
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.Core
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.Core
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.Core
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.Core
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.Core
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.Core
Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.Core
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.Core
Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.Core
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.Core
Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.Core
Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.Core
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.Core
Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.Core
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.Core
Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.Core
Investigate property availability for purposes of development.Core
Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.—
Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.—
Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.—
Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.—
Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.—
Respond to public inquiries and complaints.—

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025
46K
Projected employment, 2035
48K
Change (2025–35)
+3.9%
Median annual wage, 2025
$89,320
Typical education needed for entry
Master's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
23151도시 계획 및 설계가Same scopeconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 2164Town and Traffic Planners

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Town and traffic planners develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land and for traffic systems. They conduct research and provide advice on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use and traffic flows.

Tasks

  • (a) planning layout and coordinating development of urban areas;
  • (b) compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use;
  • (c) conferring with government authorities, communities and specialists in fields such as architecture, planning, social science the environment and the law;
  • (d) devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programmes and designs to groups and individuals;
  • (e) advising governments, companies and communities on urban and regional planning issues and proposals;
  • (f) reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports;
  • (g) planning and coordinating the development of land areas for parks, schools, institutions, airports, roadways and related projects, and for commercial, industrial and residential sites;
  • (h) planning and advising on routing and control of road traffic and public transportation systems for efficiency and safety.

Example occupations

Land Planner · Traffic planner · Urban Planner

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • airport planning engineerESCO 2142.1.1This occupation is broader

    Airport planning engineers manage and coordinate the planning, design, and development programs in airports.

  • government planning inspectorESCO 2422.4This occupation is broader

    Government planning inspectors monitor the development and implementation of government plans and policies, as well as processing planning and policy proposals, and performing inspections of planning procedures.

  • land plannerESCO 2164.1This occupation is broader

    Land planners visit sites in order to create projects and plans for land usage and development. They collect and analyse data about the land. Land planners provide advice on the efficiency and safety of development plans.

  • transport plannerESCO 2164.2This occupation is broader

    Traffic planners develop and implement policies in order to improve transport systems, taking into account the social, environmental and economic factors. They collect and analyse traffic data using statistical modelling tools.

  • urban plannerESCO 2164.3This occupation is broader

    Urban planners create development plans for towns, urban areas, cities, and regions. They research the needs of the community or the region (economic, social, transport) and evaluate other parameters such as sustainability in order to present solid programs aimed at the improvement of the site.

  • architectESCO 2161.1Overlapping, not the same

    Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design in accordance with the surroundings and regulations applicable in specific geographic areas, taking into account factors that include function, aesthetics, costs, and public health and safety. They are aware of social contexts and environmental factors, which include the relationships between people and buildings, and buildings and the environment. They engage in multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing the social fabric of a geographic area and advancing in social urbanism projects.

  • regional development policy officerESCO 2422.10.14Overlapping, not the same

    Regional development policy officers research, analyse and develop regional development policies. They implement policies that aim at reducing regional disparities by fostering economic activities in a region and structural changes such as supporting multi-level governance, rural development and improvement of infrastructure. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.

France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
K1806Chargé / Chargée de développement social et urbainThis occupation is broader
K1807UrbanisteThis occupation is broaderprovisional
K1404Chargé / Chargée de mission développement territorialRelated, not a match
K1809Responsable de développement territorialRelated, not a match
K1810Agent / Agente de développement d'habitat socialRelated, not a match
K1815Chargé / Chargée de mission "Villes et Territoires Durables"Related, not a match
K1816Manager de commerce et territoireRelated, not a match
F1127Architecte-urbanisteRelated, not a matchprovisional
K1802Chargé / Chargée de développement économique et localRelated, not a matchprovisional
K1803Animateur / Animatrice de développement régionalRelated, not a matchprovisional
K1811Chargé / Chargée de projet en aménagement du territoireRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)

Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
2453Urbanistas e ingenieros de tráficoThis occupation is narrower

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)

Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
31124Berufe in der Stadt- und Raumplanung - hoch komplexe TätigkeitenSame scopeprovisional
71333Berufe in der Wirtschaftsförderung - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
092土木技術者This occupation is narrowerprovisional
253企画事務員Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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