News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $29.91 an hour ($62,200 a year). About 39,250 people work in this job there.
Pay range for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| 25% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.91 | $62,200 |
| 75% of workers | $47.33 | $98,450 |
| 90% of workers | $69.30 | $144,140 |
Best-paying states for news analysts, reporters, and journalists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105,390 | 1,720 |
| New York | $100,770 | 5,750 |
| Georgia | $81,910 | 1,520 |
| Nevada | $78,550 | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $74,570 | 150 |
| Maryland | $63,680 | 580 |
| Michigan | $62,760 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $62,390 | 600 |
| Virginia | $62,140 | 1,110 |
| Utah | $61,880 | 240 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $43,440
- Colorado · $60,770
- District of Columbia · $105,390
- Florida · $58,730
- Georgia · $81,910
- Illinois · $60,590
- Indiana · $47,610
- Iowa · $43,540
- Maryland · $63,680
- Michigan · $62,760
- Minnesota · $46,490
- New Jersey · $59,830
- New York · $100,770
- North Carolina · $58,670
- Ohio · $47,880
- Tennessee · $62,390
- Texas · $48,470
- Virginia · $62,140
- Washington · $54,760
- Wisconsin · $57,530
Education, experience and outlook for news analysts, reporters, and journalists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -5.9% over ten years, declining · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,750 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,170 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| Technical Writers | $90,390 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 |
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