News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in the United States was $62,200 ($29.91 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 |
| Median | $62,200 | $29.91 |
| 75th | $98,450 | $47.33 |
| 90th | $144,140 | $69.30 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-3023
- Total U.S. employment: 39,250
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $102,460 sits 64.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,440 | $20.88 | -30.2% | 530 |
| Alaska | $43,820 | $21.07 | -29.5% | 90 |
| Arizona | $43,100 | $20.72 | -30.7% | 450 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 | $18.00 | -39.8% | 260 |
| California | — | — | — | 4,140 |
| Colorado | $60,770 | $29.21 | -2.3% | 590 |
| Connecticut | $61,620 | $29.62 | -0.9% | 470 |
| Delaware | $55,600 | $26.73 | -10.6% | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $105,390 | $50.67 | +69.4% | 1,720 |
| Florida | $58,730 | $28.24 | -5.6% | 2,490 |
| Georgia | $81,910 | $39.38 | +31.7% | 1,520 |
| Hawaii | $56,730 | $27.27 | -8.8% | 120 |
| Idaho | $51,190 | $24.61 | -17.7% | 220 |
| Illinois | $60,590 | $29.13 | -2.6% | 1,060 |
| Indiana | $47,610 | $22.89 | -23.5% | 530 |
| Iowa | $43,540 | $20.93 | -30.0% | 590 |
| Kansas | $45,870 | $22.05 | -26.3% | 400 |
| Kentucky | $47,530 | $22.85 | -23.6% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $50,750 | $24.40 | -18.4% | 410 |
| Maine | $50,090 | $24.08 | -19.5% | 250 |
| Maryland | $63,680 | $30.61 | +2.4% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | 810 |
| Michigan | $62,760 | $30.17 | +0.9% | 960 |
| Minnesota | $46,490 | $22.35 | -25.3% | 510 |
| Mississippi | $45,240 | $21.75 | -27.3% | 310 |
| Missouri | $46,920 | $22.56 | -24.6% | 480 |
| Montana | $47,960 | $23.06 | -22.9% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $40,420 | $19.44 | -35.0% | 350 |
| Nevada | $78,550 | $37.76 | +26.3% | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $48,450 | $23.29 | -22.1% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $59,830 | $28.76 | -3.8% | 500 |
| New Mexico | $54,610 | $26.26 | -12.2% | 170 |
| New York | $100,770 | $48.45 | +62.0% | 5,750 |
| North Carolina | $58,670 | $28.21 | -5.7% | 930 |
| North Dakota | $43,420 | $20.88 | -30.2% | 160 |
| Ohio | $47,880 | $23.02 | -23.0% | 1,340 |
| Oklahoma | $48,210 | $23.18 | -22.5% | 400 |
| Oregon | $49,200 | $23.65 | -20.9% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 1,160 |
| Rhode Island | $74,570 | $35.85 | +19.9% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $47,940 | $23.05 | -22.9% | 480 |
| South Dakota | $43,520 | $20.92 | -30.0% | 190 |
| Tennessee | $62,390 | $29.99 | +0.3% | 600 |
| Texas | $48,470 | $23.31 | -22.1% | 2,670 |
| Utah | $61,880 | $29.75 | -0.5% | 240 |
| Vermont | $46,970 | $22.58 | -24.5% | 90 |
| Virginia | $62,140 | $29.87 | -0.1% | 1,110 |
| Washington | $54,760 | $26.33 | -12.0% | 880 |
| West Virginia | $35,280 | $16.96 | -43.3% | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $57,530 | $27.66 | -7.5% | 740 |
| Wyoming | $36,040 | $17.33 | -42.1% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Nursing Assistants — $42,260/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
The median annual wage for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $62,200 ($29.91 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays news analysts, reporters, and journalists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many news analysts, reporters, and journalists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 39,250 news analysts, reporters, and journalists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.91. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.