The average salary for a news analysts, reporters and journalist in the United States is $101,430, but the range typically falls between $38,160 and $91,890. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $48.76, with a range between $18.34 and $44.18.
There are approximately 45,020 people employed as a news analysts, reporters and journalist in the United States. With California, Texas, District of Columbia employing the highest number of news analysts, reporters and journalists.The state with the best pay for a news analysts, reporters and journalist is California, with an average annual salary of $130,570, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $34,230.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,550 | $15.17 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,160 | $18.34 |
| Median | $57,500 | $27.64 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,890 | $44.18 |
| 90th Percentile | $160,360 | $77.1 |
The salary of a news analysts, reporters and journalist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a news analysts, reporters and journalist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for news analysts, reporters and journalists are California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington while the worst states are West Virginia, Arkansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wyoming.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,990 | $52,720 | $90,920 |
| Alaska | $37,370 | $57,590 | $75,800 |
| Arizona | $35,970 | $57,750 | $92,470 |
| Arkansas | $25,890 | $39,320 | $55,860 |
| California | $41,650 | $130,570 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $33,650 | $66,160 | $97,350 |
| Connecticut | $36,470 | $94,620 | $169,830 |
| District of Columbia | $51,480 | $138,590 | $173,250 |
| Georgia | $29,990 | $83,810 | $169,440 |
| Hawaii | $46,990 | $74,630 | $98,250 |
| Idaho | $28,410 | $47,770 | $67,470 |
| Illinois | $30,460 | $52,810 | $78,420 |
| Indiana | $28,990 | $53,200 | $90,360 |
| Iowa | $24,820 | $43,450 | $60,020 |
| Kansas | $25,260 | $52,480 | $88,240 |
| Kentucky | $27,040 | $50,110 | $82,760 |
| Louisiana | $29,660 | $64,540 | $112,970 |
| Maine | $30,500 | $51,080 | $72,540 |
| Maryland | $36,420 | $63,960 | $88,030 |
| Massachusetts | $36,490 | $81,360 | $173,850 |
| Michigan | $30,210 | $58,940 | $97,100 |
| Minnesota | $30,390 | $47,860 | $73,570 |
| Mississippi | $28,600 | $52,190 | $91,190 |
| Missouri | $28,830 | $51,260 | $81,590 |
| Montana | $28,040 | $49,800 | $85,520 |
| Nebraska | $27,080 | $48,380 | $80,890 |
| Nevada | $38,680 | $84,670 | $167,040 |
| New Hampshire | $33,730 | $58,720 | $85,640 |
| New Jersey | $40,910 | $75,940 | $111,730 |
| New Mexico | $27,870 | $61,100 | $99,690 |
| North Carolina | $28,070 | $64,200 | $97,930 |
| North Dakota | $35,360 | $58,020 | $69,790 |
| Ohio | $26,920 | $48,550 | $78,810 |
| Oklahoma | $25,970 | $59,040 | $97,310 |
| Oregon | $32,600 | $71,050 | $95,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,370 | $51,080 | $74,850 |
| Rhode Island | $35,620 | $59,440 | $97,780 |
| South Carolina | $30,480 | $46,580 | $65,680 |
| South Dakota | $29,430 | $41,190 | $53,540 |
| Tennessee | $26,590 | $78,560 | $119,370 |
| Texas | $30,840 | $65,930 | $101,430 |
| Utah | $33,790 | $72,630 | $136,100 |
| Vermont | $34,170 | $45,170 | $60,230 |
| Virginia | $31,060 | $62,540 | $119,560 |
| Washington | $36,470 | $77,650 | $124,160 |
| West Virginia | $23,580 | $34,230 | $44,790 |
| Wisconsin | $30,640 | $51,070 | $75,550 |
| Wyoming | $26,800 | $43,260 | $59,120 |
Even between cities, the salary of a news analysts, reporters and journalist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for news analysts, reporters and journalists is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $139,650.The city with the lowest average salary for news analysts, reporters and journalists is Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV with an average salary of $30,890.
Areas with highest average salaries for news analysts, reporters and journalists
Areas with lowest average salaries for news analysts, reporters and journalists
The number of news analysts, reporters and journalists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of news analysts, reporters and journalists has increased by 3,440. On average, the number of news analysts, reporters and journalists has been increasing by 2.1% each year. The salary of news analysts, reporters and journalists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of news analysts, reporters and journalists has increased by $35,430. On average, the salary of news analysts, reporters and journalists has been increasing by 13.4% each year.
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