News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,310 +10% vs national
Median hourly $31.88
10th percentile $42,930
90th percentile $164,530
Employed locally 330
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,930
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $66,310
    75th
    $98,150
    90th
    $164,530

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 68% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 32% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,160
    Corpus Christi, TX $55,920
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $49,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,380
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    Producers and Directors$73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,160
    Interior Designers$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Austin, TX is $31.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Austin, TX is 10% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $42,930 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.