News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,510 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 30
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $46,100
    90th
    $47,240

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in East-Central Montana is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries?

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in East-Central Montana is 39.4% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.