News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,287 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 1,080 news analysts, reporters, and journalists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $47,780 to $60,850 depending on location.
$52,287
Avg median salary in Illinois
$60,850
Highest paying metro
$47,780
Lowest paying metro
1,080
Employed in Illinois
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inNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $60,850 | $38,500 | $98,460 | 980 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,230 | $36,160 | $57,680 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $47,780 | $36,600 | $48,250 | 40 |