How much does a news analyst make in Boston?
$62,750a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,570Median: $62,750Highest 10%: $129,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,570 | $19.99 | |
| 25th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $62,750 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 90th | $129,700 | $62.36 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| Providence, RI | $63,430 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.17 ($62,750 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $62,750 against $62,200 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for news analyst pay?
25 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,700 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.