How much does a news analyst make in Portland?
$50,390a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.23 an hour or $4,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.23
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $50,390Highest 10%: $82,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| Median | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| 75th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| 90th | $82,180 | $39.51 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
| Photographer | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.23 ($50,390 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $50,390 against $62,200 nationally, 19% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $50,090, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for news analyst pay?
64 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,180 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.