SOC 27-3023 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$62,200
- 10th percentile
- $36,240
- 25th percentile
- $45,370
- Median
- $62,200
- 75th percentile
- $98,450
- 90th percentile
- $144,140
- Mean
- $102,460
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 39,250.
That median is 22% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 5,360 | $59,360 | $101,670 | $476,330 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,390 | $56,340 | $101,020 | $214,280 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,090 | $39,080 | $85,040 | $161,450 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 300 | $49,930 | $81,640 | $129,990 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 220 | $41,570 | $80,000 | $122,160 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 190 | $42,300 | $79,760 | $170,830 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 470 | $38,260 | $77,180 | $168,040 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 160 | $47,660 | $76,450 | $145,270 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 340 | $40,230 | $74,290 | $101,570 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 660 | $37,060 | $70,350 | $213,350 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 230 | $38,580 | $69,740 | $159,360 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 60 | $38,980 | $67,850 | $100,060 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 100 | $45,690 | $66,780 | $131,380 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 370 | $42,500 | $66,440 | $123,760 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 840 | $38,960 | $65,610 | $131,710 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 100 | $37,420 | $65,350 | $130,320 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 40 | $38,700 | $64,930 | $134,770 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 290 | $43,750 | $64,320 | $124,240 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 340 | $46,590 | $63,940 | $159,160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 200 | $45,810 | $63,810 | $134,780 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 5,360 | $59,360 | $101,670 | $476,330 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,390 | $56,340 | $101,020 | $214,280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,690 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,090 | $39,080 | $85,040 | $161,450 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,050 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 840 | $38,960 | $65,610 | $131,710 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 660 | $37,060 | $70,350 | $213,350 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 570 | $30,790 | $56,000 | $102,280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 550 | $41,570 | $62,750 | $129,700 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 500 | $47,770 | $59,340 | $129,130 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 470 | $38,260 | $77,180 | $168,040 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 470 | $29,750 | $50,300 | $98,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 460 | $37,110 | $63,690 | $175,760 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 390 | $48,690 | $56,890 | $74,630 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 370 | $42,500 | $66,440 | $123,760 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 360 | $39,550 | $61,360 | $96,740 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 340 | $46,590 | $63,940 | $159,160 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 340 | $40,230 | $74,290 | $101,570 |
| Cleveland, OH | 310 | $35,410 | $48,660 | $81,050 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 300 | $37,920 | $53,780 | $93,010 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,720 | $64,600 | $105,390 | $222,040 |
| New York | 5,750 | $49,500 | $100,770 | $327,640 |
| Georgia | 1,520 | $38,280 | $81,910 | $161,040 |
| Nevada | 370 | $46,000 | $78,550 | $126,150 |
| Rhode Island | 150 | $43,110 | $74,570 | $97,770 |
| Maryland | 580 | $40,880 | $63,680 | $125,710 |
| Michigan | 960 | $35,400 | $62,760 | $144,750 |
| Tennessee | 600 | $27,620 | $62,390 | $130,540 |
| Virginia | 1,110 | $39,270 | $62,140 | $134,080 |
| Utah | 240 | $39,360 | $61,880 | $129,720 |
| Connecticut | 470 | $45,000 | $61,620 | $210,770 |
| Colorado | 590 | $36,850 | $60,770 | $99,700 |
| Illinois | 1,060 | $36,680 | $60,590 | $140,620 |
| New Jersey | 500 | $34,770 | $59,830 | $106,320 |
| Florida | 2,490 | $39,380 | $58,730 | $122,560 |
| North Carolina | 930 | $32,280 | $58,670 | $101,970 |
| Wisconsin | 740 | $37,170 | $57,530 | $97,380 |
| Hawaii | 120 | $30,630 | $56,730 | $146,930 |
| Delaware | 70 | $36,560 | $55,600 | $145,070 |
| Washington | 880 | $39,160 | $54,760 | $125,750 |
| New Mexico | 170 | $36,800 | $54,610 | $118,910 |
| Idaho | 220 | $32,520 | $51,190 | $85,040 |
| Louisiana | 410 | $38,810 | $50,750 | $101,120 |
| Maine | 250 | $35,900 | $50,090 | $75,650 |
| Oregon | 410 | $32,280 | $49,200 | $88,260 |
| Texas | 2,670 | $28,990 | $48,470 | $95,830 |
| New Hampshire | 90 | $33,170 | $48,450 | $103,300 |
| Oklahoma | 400 | $29,260 | $48,210 | $93,360 |
| Montana | 290 | $34,120 | $47,960 | $73,320 |
| South Carolina | 480 | $37,070 | $47,940 | $109,330 |
| Ohio | 1,340 | $34,310 | $47,880 | $82,320 |
| Indiana | 530 | $31,970 | $47,610 | $100,780 |
| Kentucky | 370 | $29,320 | $47,530 | $103,670 |
| Vermont | 90 | $37,800 | $46,970 | $103,900 |
| Missouri | 480 | $29,550 | $46,920 | $82,220 |
| Minnesota | 510 | $33,890 | $46,490 | $65,510 |
| Kansas | 400 | $31,200 | $45,870 | $136,810 |
| Mississippi | 310 | $29,930 | $45,240 | $63,560 |
| Puerto Rico | 220 | $24,770 | $44,870 | $99,470 |
| Alaska | 90 | $38,310 | $43,820 | $78,680 |
| Iowa | 590 | $33,160 | $43,540 | $82,950 |
| South Dakota | 190 | $32,610 | $43,520 | $50,940 |
| Alabama | 530 | $31,540 | $43,440 | $88,610 |
| North Dakota | 160 | $39,000 | $43,420 | $82,090 |
| Arizona | 450 | $31,630 | $43,100 | $86,820 |
| Nebraska | 350 | $35,930 | $40,420 | $78,360 |
| Arkansas | 260 | $29,430 | $37,450 | $65,490 |
| Wyoming | 80 | $21,520 | $36,040 | $55,760 |
| West Virginia | 190 | $23,260 | $35,280 | $71,280 |
| California | 4,140 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Massachusetts | 810 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Pennsylvania | 1,160 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
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- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is $62,200. Employment is 39,250.
How does News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is 22% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $101,670.