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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $62,370 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $106,370
Employed locally 630
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $62,370
    75th
    $81,840
    90th
    $106,370

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 72% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,310
    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
    Graphic Designers$66,370
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    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Dallas, TX is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Dallas, TX is 3.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.