News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$60,280
↑ 30.3% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.3% since 2019 ($46,270 → $60,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $60,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,280 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $57,500 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $55,960 | +15.7% |
| 2021 | $48,370 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | $49,300 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | $46,270 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.