News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $28.24 an hour ($58,730 a year). About 2,490 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($62,200). Florida ranks 15th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.93 | $39,380 |
| 25% of workers | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.24 | $58,730 |
| 75% of workers | $40.20 | $83,620 |
| 90% of workers | $58.92 | $122,560 |
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $66,440 | 370 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $65,610 | 840 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $64,320 | 290 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $57,820 | 120 |
| Jacksonville | $56,890 | 390 |
| Tallahassee | $56,270 | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $55,360 | 80 |
| Gainesville | $49,970 | 50 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $41,470 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,660 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,930 |
| Editors | $73,950 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,080 |
| Technical Writers | $86,240 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $67,450 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $49,240 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $56,360 |
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