SOC 273023

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

National Median

$60,280

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$60,280

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,590

Experienced (90th pct)

$162,430

Total Employed

41,550

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,590 - $40,420
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$40,420 - $97,460
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$97,460 - $162,430

Highest Paying Locations for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Waterbury-Shelton, CT

$138,910

+130.4% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$104,270

+73.0% vs national

New York

$103,810

+72.2% vs national

District of Columbia

$103,350

+71.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$102,240

+69.6% vs national

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$138,910	70
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$104,270	5,060
New York	$103,810	5,220
District of Columbia	$103,350	2,060
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$102,240	1,180
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$99,730	2,850
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$89,620	1,930
California	$84,830	4,530
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$80,050	960
Georgia	$76,440	1,370
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$74,820	230
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$74,290	140
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$67,580	650
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$66,310	330
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$65,620	200
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$64,220	220
Ann Arbor, MI	$63,780	50
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$63,640	390
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$63,450	1,280
Virginia	$63,360	1,380
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$63,360	370
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$62,940	160
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$62,870	90
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$62,780	90
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$62,690	200
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$62,610	90
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$62,590	250
Reno, NV	$62,560	70
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$62,370	630
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$61,770	120
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$61,740	40
Delaware	$61,580	40
Connecticut	$61,540	310
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$61,160	460
Nevada	$61,160	310
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$61,140	880
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$61,050	300
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$60,850	980
Tulsa, OK	$60,800	160
Rochester, NY	$60,770	80
Maryland	$60,710	730
Tucson, AZ	$60,610	140
Winston-Salem, NC	$60,590	70
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$60,540	110
New Jersey	$60,470	660
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$60,350	460
Texas	$60,320	2,460
Knoxville, TN	$60,290	100
Urban Honolulu, HI	$60,270	150
Hawaii	$60,270	170

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?

The national median annual salary for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is $60,280, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalistss is Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median salary of $138,910.

How much can an experienced News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists make?

Top-earning News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalistss (90th percentile) make $162,430 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.