How much does a news analyst make in Seattle?
$59,340a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,770Median: $59,340Highest 10%: $129,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $88,440 | $42.52 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.08 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| Spokane, WA | $47,630 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.53 ($59,340 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $59,340 against $62,200 nationally, 5% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $54,760, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for news analyst pay?
39 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,100 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.