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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,350 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $100,480
Employed locally 460
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $60,350
    75th
    $79,050
    90th
    $100,480

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 75% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 25% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,160
    Corpus Christi, TX $55,920
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $49,380

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
    Coaches and Scouts$32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,060
    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Houston, TX is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Houston, TX is 0.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.