News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $48,880 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $77,090
Employed locally 70
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $77,090

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 83% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 17% 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
    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

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,200
    Interpreters and Translators $52,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,700
    Coaches and Scouts $34,200
    Graphic Designers $45,030
    Producers and Directors $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in El Paso, TX is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in El Paso, TX is 18.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.