How much does a news analyst make in Atlanta?
$85,040a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $40.88 an hour or $7,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.88
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,080Median: $85,040Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| Median | $85,040 | $40.88 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.62 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| Savannah, GA | $58,690 |
| Augusta, GA | $46,510 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $40.88 ($85,040 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $85,040 against $62,200 nationally, 37% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $81,910, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for news analyst pay?
3 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,500 or more.
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.