News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

SOC code 27-3023 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
39,250
Mean annual wage
$102,460
Mean hourly wage
$49.26
Median annual wage
$62,200
Median hourly wage
$29.91

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$36,240$17.42
25th percentile$45,370$21.81
50th percentile (median)$62,200$29.91
75th percentile$98,450$47.33
90th percentile$144,140$69.30

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.