How much does a news analyst make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.90 an hour or $5,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.90
- Average (mean)
- $102,500
- Jobs
- 39,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $62,200 | $29.90 | |
| 75th | $98,450 | $47.33 | |
| 90th | $144,100 | $69.30 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $105,400 |
| New York | $100,800 |
| Georgia | $81,910 |
| Nevada | $78,550 |
| Rhode Island | $74,570 |
| Maryland | $63,680 |
| Michigan | $62,760 |
| Tennessee | $62,390 |
| Virginia | $62,140 |
| Utah | $61,880 |
| Connecticut | $61,620 |
| Colorado | $60,770 |
| Illinois | $60,590 |
| New Jersey | $59,830 |
| Florida | $58,730 |
| North Carolina | $58,670 |
| Wisconsin | $57,530 |
| Hawaii | $56,730 |
| Delaware | $55,600 |
| Washington | $54,760 |
| New Mexico | $54,610 |
| Idaho | $51,190 |
| Louisiana | $50,750 |
| Maine | $50,090 |
| Oregon | $49,200 |
| Texas | $48,470 |
| New Hampshire | $48,450 |
| Oklahoma | $48,210 |
| Montana | $47,960 |
| South Carolina | $47,940 |
| Ohio | $47,880 |
| Indiana | $47,610 |
| Kentucky | $47,530 |
| Vermont | $46,970 |
| Missouri | $46,920 |
| Minnesota | $46,490 |
| Kansas | $45,870 |
| Mississippi | $45,240 |
| Alaska | $43,820 |
| Iowa | $43,540 |
| South Dakota | $43,520 |
| Alabama | $43,440 |
| North Dakota | $43,420 |
| Arizona | $43,100 |
| Nebraska | $40,420 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 |
| Wyoming | $36,040 |
| West Virginia | $35,280 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $101,700 |
| Washington, DC | $101,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $85,040 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $81,640 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $79,760 |
| Detroit, MI | $77,180 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,450 |
| Denver, CO | $74,290 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,350 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,740 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $67,850 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,780 |
| Tampa, FL | $66,440 |
| Miami, FL | $65,610 |
In other countries
News Analyst belongs to the international group "Journalists".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$47,340
- Public Relations Specialist$74,750
- Editor$77,920
- Technical Writer$90,390
- Writer and Author$76,910
- Interpreter and Translator$60,170
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$72,420
- Media and Communication Worker$73,620
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.90 ($62,200 a year).
How much does a news analyst make a month?
About $5,183 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,200 a year.
How much does a news analyst make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,240 or less a year ($17.42 an hour); the top 10% make $144,100 or more.
Which state pays news analysts the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $105,400 a year, followed by New York ($100,800) and Georgia ($81,910).
Which city pays news analysts the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $101,700 a year.
How many news analysts are there in the United States?
About 39,250 people work as news analysts.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.