How much does a news analyst make in Houston?
$50,300a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.18 an hour or $4,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.18
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,750Median: $50,300Highest 10%: $98,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,750 | $14.30 | |
| 25th | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| Median | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 75th | $73,570 | $35.37 | |
| 90th | $98,060 | $47.14 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| Austin, TX | $63,940 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,650 |
| Waco, TX | $47,520 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,260 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,310 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,160 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.18 ($50,300 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,300 against $62,200 nationally, 19% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,470, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for news analyst pay?
65 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,060 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.