News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in the United States
$36,240
10th
$45,370
25th
$62,200
Median
$98,450
75th
$144,140
90th
National median
$62,200
2025 OEWS
Mean
$102,460
Hourly median
$29.91
Employment
39,250
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| DC | $105,390 | 1,720 |
| New York, NY | $101,670 | 5,360 |
| Washington, DC | $101,020 | 2,390 |
| NY | $100,770 | 5,750 |
| Atlanta, GA | $85,040 | 1,090 |
| GA | $81,910 | 1,520 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $81,640 | 300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,000 | 220 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $79,760 | 190 |
| NV | $78,550 | 370 |
| Detroit, MI | $77,180 | 470 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,450 | 160 |
| RI | $74,570 | 150 |
| Denver, CO | $74,290 | 340 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,350 | 660 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,740 | 230 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $67,850 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,780 | 100 |
| Tampa, FL | $66,440 | 370 |
| Miami, FL | $65,610 | 840 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,350 | 100 |
| Manchester, NH | $64,930 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $64,320 | 290 |
| Austin, TX | $63,940 | 340 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,810 | 200 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.