How much does a news analyst make in Salt Lake City?
$79,760a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $38.35 an hour or $6,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.35
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,300Median: $79,760Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| Median | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.14 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.13 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Technical Writer | $82,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $38.35 ($79,760 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $79,760 against $62,200 nationally, 28% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $61,880, so Salt Lake City pays 29% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for news analyst pay?
6 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,800 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.