News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $22.35 an hour ($46,490 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($62,200). Minnesota ranks 36th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.29 | $33,890 |
| 25% of workers | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.35 | $46,490 |
| 75% of workers | $28.59 | $59,460 |
| 90% of workers | $31.49 | $65,510 |
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $49,680 | 280 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
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|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $68,620 |
| Editors | $62,650 |
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| Producers and Directors | $76,360 |
| Technical Writers | $83,270 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $43,530 |
| Writers and Authors | $72,810 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,410 |
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