News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $23.31 an hour ($48,470 a year). About 2,670 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($62,200). Texas ranks 26th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.94 | $28,990 |
| 25% of workers | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.31 | $48,470 |
| 75% of workers | $33.95 | $70,610 |
| 90% of workers | $46.07 | $95,830 |
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $63,940 | 340 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56,000 | 570 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,300 | 470 |
| El Paso | $48,880 | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $47,650 | 180 |
| Waco | $47,520 | 60 |
| Corpus Christi | $44,260 | 60 |
| Lubbock | $43,310 | 70 |
| Tyler | $43,160 | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $43,040 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $41,470 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $39,860 | 40 |
Texas 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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,160 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,510 |
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Technical Writers | $82,750 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $110,080 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $49,050 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,290 |
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