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*1 per row		OrganizationLocationSalary at Start of PositionCurrent Salary (if different)Years of related experience before current roleYear GraduatedProgram (if alum)
(MCRP, MGIST, UA, PhD, Other)		Specialization (if applicable)Any tips or recommendations you have for someone looking to work in this organization/role?
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AnalystConsultingBoston, MA$80,000--~1 year2020MPHEpidemiologyDo not sell your skills short
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Associate ConsultantBoston Consulting GroupGreat Lakes System (Minneapolis, MN; Detroit, MI; and Chicago, IL)$100,000N/A12022MCRPEnvironment and HealthAdditional Comp: $10,000 signing bonus, annual profit sharing, and a 10-20% performance bonus. Additional Comments: The interview process was intensive, consisting of five interviews across management levels. If this is something you're interested in, I'd recommend reading the book "Case in Point". A core component of the interview process is case studies that cover topics ranging from P&L to M&A. Similarly, the upfront expectation for their 'Social Impact' and 'Aerospace and Defense' practice is ~60 hours a week with 3-4 days of weekly travel.
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Community Investment AnalystREACH RiversideWilmington, DE$65,00002022MCRPLand Use3 weeks PTO, 12 sick days, hybrid work, full benefits, professional development support opportunities (webinars, conferences, etc)
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Community Planner ISmall consulting firmMetro Atlanta$70,0001 (internship; full-time summer and part-time fall/spring)2023MCRPTransportation & Land UseBenefits include WFH 3 days a week, 3 weeks PTO, 8 holidays a year, 100% 401k match up to 3% of salary and 50% match for the next 2% of salary.
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Consultant 2High Street ConsultingNational$76,00011MCRPTransportation
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Customer and Employee Engagement SpecialistCrowleyJacksonville, FL~$55,000$70,000.0012022MCRPEnvironment and HealthAdditional Comments: $1,000 quarterly budget for continued education, certification, conference attendance, or professional development more broadly.
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Data AnalystNYC HPDNew York City, NY$65,000-02022MCRPHCD
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HOME & ARPA AdministratorPierce CountyTacoma, WA$87,9002 - part time 2021MCRP/MSPPEconomic Development, Policy, housingPublic service- step 6 of 10 with a 2 year plan to be at Step 10, the highest pay range. 2% pension vested at 5 years with 8% from employee and 12% from county, or 1% pension and investment plan at 10 years. No relocation stipend. Full time remote, but must be WA resident & able to go to community meetings. Life insurance, dental 100% & health plans ranging from $30-$40/month premiums. Work phone & work computer. No overtime allowed. Please note that cost of living is much higher in PNW & public service has limited opportunities for salary or benefit negotiation. 12 holidays & 12 days vacation, with a max of 25 days vacation with tenure.
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Multifamily UnderwriterGeorgia DCAAtlanta, GA$65,000~4 yearsMCRPHousing & Community Development
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PlannerPrivate Sector Engineering FirmOrlando, FL$57,000N/A1.52020MSURPEngineering and DesignInvestigate turnover and employee satisfaction before accepting a role. Entire department moved on in my first 6 months.
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Planner 1Atlana Regional CommissionAtlanta, GA$51,0002 - part time0MCRPTransportation
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Planner 1Clark Patterson LeeCity of Dunwoody$56,50012017Environmental Policy
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Planner 2S&MESoutheast region$60,000$66,00012020MCRPHCDNot the highest paying job, nor the location that I wanted. However, the thing that has kept me with the company has been the variability of projects and the work that I'm able to do on a weekly basis. I do not get bored because there are so many different project types and clients. The company had a very simple, straight forward interview process.
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Planner 3MPOMid-Size Midwest City$35,000$50,000.00College internship2002BUPDTransportation
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Planner 4Regional AgencyRural Georgia$55,000$78,000.0052004MACDTransportation
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Planner IIS&MESoutheastern US$64,00002022MCRPHousing and Community Development3 weeks PTO, full benefits, $2,500 relocation bonus, 3% annual 401K contribution and 3% annual employee stock options (S&ME is employee-owned).
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Planner IIICity of AtlantaAtlanta, GA$65,00068,5006 years2015
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Planner IIICity north of AtlantaAtlanta, GA region$59,000N/A8-Not GT, an M.A. in related field from a PAB accredited schoolPlanning, historic preservationAICP, 3 weeks PTO, full benefits.
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Planner/Outreach SpecialistSmall consulting firmAtlanta, GA~$75,00072023MCRPEnvironment and HealthAdditional comments: AICP covered, full benefits, 2 weeks PTO, WFH/remote option
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Planning AnalystKimley HornAtlanta, GA$67,00022022MCRPUrban DesignKimley Horn offers performance bonuses (~10%), profit sharing (10% of gross pay), a $2,500 signing bonus, and a 2x 401k match on up to 4% (on a 6-year graded vesting schedule). I had success getting interviewed after current employees recommended me.
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Planning ManagerState DOTAtlanta, GA73,0009.52011TransportationHave a basic understanding of planning as well as policy and data background.
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Planning ManagerNeighborhood Nonprofit (like CAP)Atlanta, GA$68,0004 (part time)2023MCRPUrban DesignBenefits include WFH 3 days a week (office is walkable!), 14 days PTO/year + dec 26- jan 1 off (so 3 weeks pto), MARTA stipend and guaranteed ride home program through Georgia Commutes, AICP + professional development costs fully covered. Biggest thing that landed me the job wasn't my skillset (some of the job responsibilities I've never done before!), but the fact that I live in the community and am really passionate about living there.
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Program DirectorRegional AgencyRural Georgia$80,000$98,000.0013Transportation
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Program ManagerCity of New YorkNew York City, NY$74,000NA12021MCRPLand Useheavy competition with those already established in the NYC market - NYU, Hunter College, Columbia, Pratt Institute Grads; reach out to current alum or cold message those in the industry via linkedin; Benefits: 35 Hr Work Week, Commuter Benefits, Pension, 18+ days of PTO (starting first year), Health Coverage (doesn't come out of paycheck), A LOT of OT eligble work
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Program ManagerThe ATLAtlanta, GA$90,00052018MCRPTransportationATL is not on a pay scale so salary negotiation is a must; MARTA monthly pass is covered entirely; work iphone is provided; 6 weeks of leave starting from first year
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Project ManagerAffordable Housing DeveloperAtlanta, GA$78,500~5 yearsMCRPHousing & Community DevelopmentNumber includes $8K in anticipated bonuses
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Project ManagerMid-Sized Consulting FirmWorking remotely for a firm based in Atlanta, GA$95,000$104,8604.52015MSCETransportation; also do transportation engineering workI started with a civil engineering background working in transportation and found myself in planning through the work I did. In the private sector, it's very valuable to have broad, varied experiences so that you can be a useful member of many different teams/projects. Started this role in 2019.
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Research AssociatePlanning/Real Estate ConsultancyChicago, IL$43,00067000~1 yearThis was an older job (2016-2019); it preceeded my Tech MCRP
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Senior Data AnalystAtlanta Regional CommissionAtlanta, GA$50,000$60,0001 (internship)2018MCRPTransportationStarted as an intern and was offered a full time position after I graduated. ARC is a great first job (great work/life balance, qualifies for PSLF), but they don't promote quickly. Salary negotiation is difficult
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Senior PlannerAtlanta Regional CommissionAtlanta, GA$55,0000.52021MCRPLand Use, HousingNegotiate higher salary initially because raises/promotions are a difficult process to navigate. All employees are treated as probationary for first 6mo and cannot use leave or receive retirement match.
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Senior PlannerAtlanta Regional CommissionAtlanta, GA48,00064,0002yrs part time2018MCRPLand Use & Urban DesignMake sure that those who will be supervising you are planners and understand what planners do at a planning agency. also, I second the above comments. it took four years for a promotion - they do not promote often, so negotiating on entry is key.
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Transportation AnalystKittelson & Associates, Inc.Southeast region$50,000 base pay$55 base pay12018MCRPTransportationDetermine how much work-life balance is important for you; understand compensation package fully-- There is no HR department; not a true 401K match.
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Transportation PlannerGresham SmithAtlanta, GA$60,000.00$76,000.00~2 years2019MCRPTransportation
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Transportation PlannerArcadisAtlanta, GA$65,00002022MCRPLand Useincludes 3 weeks PTO and full benefits
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Transportation PlannerPrivate Sector ConsultantAtlanta, GA$65,000115,000~1 year2018MCRP + MSCETransportation
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Transportation Planner ISmall consulting firmAtlanta, GA$73,0001 (internship; full-time summer and part-time fall/spring)2023MCRP + MS-GISTTransportation$3,000 signing bonus plus paid overtime (at regular hourly pay), 3 weeks PTO, 4 floating holidays, $80/month cell phone allowance, $95/month commuting reimbursement (MARTA monthly pass, etc.), potential performance-based bonuses
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Transportation Planner IIISmall transportation consultantAtlanta, GA$89,000N/A4.52022MCRPTransportation$5,000 signing bonus plus paid overtime (at regular hourly pay), 3 weeks PTO, $80/month cell phone allowance, $95/month commuting reimbursement (MARTA monthly pass, etc.), potential performance-based bonuses
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Transportation Planner IIIAECOMAtlanta, GA$92,000N/A4.52022MCRPTransportationFinal salary was negotiated from original offer of $80,000, 3 weeks PTO, 50% match on first 6% paycheck for 401k
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Business Intelligence Developer IPublic UniversityGreater Cincinnati Area$60,0002 internships with a total of 1.5 yearsCurrent StudentOMSA21 days PTO, 12 days sick, 200% match on first 5% for 401k/403b (so for $3k I put, I get $6k). Initial offer was $57k, I asked for $65k and ended up getting $60k.
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AnalystMid-Sized Consulting FirmAtlanta$82,00002023MCRPN/ADon't be afraid to ask for more $! Also if you opt for a signing bonus rather than salary increase, it will impact end of year bonuses and can also impact following promotions. Just keep that in mind.
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Transportation Planner IVHBAtlanta$62,000N/A02024MS-GISTN/AI did not come from a planning background, so don't be afraid to apply everywhere that interests you! Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance through BCBS beginning on the 1st day of work, 50% match up to 8% of your contributions on 401(k) pre-tax and Roth plans, 401(k) fully vested after 2 years of service, 10 vacation days, 8 sick/wellness days, 7 company-wide holidays, 3 floating holidays, WFH half of the week, max at 40 hrs/wk, and other benefits
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Planner IIDowntown Redevelopment ServicesAtlanta (Remote)$70,000$90,0002 years of internship2023MCRPUrban design
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GIS AnalystA large natural resource companyAtlanta (Hybrid)$83,000N/A02024MS-GISTUse LinkedIn and search for people wanting to train a GIS Analyst or Specialist
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