How much does a news analyst make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for news analysts in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.57 an hour or $8,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.57
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 2,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,340 | $27.09 | |
| 25th | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.57 | |
| 75th | $135,300 | $65.04 | |
| 90th | $214,300 | $103.02 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for news analysts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
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| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.57 ($101,000 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $62,200 nationally, 62% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $105,400, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for news analyst pay?
2 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a news analyst make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,300 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.