I will be graduating with my BA in Geography with a concentration in Planning. I have been working with my local City Planning Dept. in Massachusetts for a year now as, at first an unpaid intern and then paid. I do love this field and I do want to make a difference in building communities but on the other hand I do want to make a good living. I have done my research as to what salary to expect but can anyone give me anymore insight into that area? Is it way off base for me to ask for $37,000 to $40,000 to start? How is advancement in this field? Any comments would be appreciated