News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $62,870 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $127,000
Employed locally 90
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $62,870
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $127,000

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 73% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $138,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,270
    New York $103,810
    District of Columbia $103,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,730

    Nearby metros — News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,770
    Rochester, NY $60,770
    Syracuse, NY $56,640

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,490
    Coaches and Scouts$45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,640
    Graphic Designers$59,770
    Producers and Directors$74,260
    Editors$72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Albany, NY is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.38 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries?

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Albany, NY is 4.3% above the national median of $60,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Albany?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.