News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in California earn a median salary of $71,480 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.6% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 3,890 news analysts, reporters, and journalists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $53,680 to $102,240 depending on location.
$71,480
Avg median salary in California
$102,240
Highest paying metro
$53,680
Lowest paying metro
3,890
Employed in California
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $102,240 | $73,720 | $150,510 | 1,180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,620 | $56,600 | $129,240 | 1,930 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,820 | $53,420 | $98,180 | 230 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,290 | $50,230 | $120,530 | 140 |
| San Diego, CA | $65,620 | $50,450 | $106,070 | 200 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,610 | $41,450 | $109,650 | 90 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,830 | $57,400 | $94,180 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,610 | $47,930 | $86,930 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,680 | $36,910 | $74,810 | 40 |