News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $57,600 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $79,920
Employed locally 30
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $71,800
    90th
    $79,920

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 66% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 34% 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
    Missoula, MT $49,500
    Billings, MT $47,350

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,650
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    Graphic Designers $61,260
    Producers and Directors $54,160
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Bozeman, MT is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Bozeman, MT is 4.4% below 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.