News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $48,670 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $95,710
Employed locally 100
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $60,740
    90th
    $95,710

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 80% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 20% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $60,540
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $47,700

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,970
    Coaches and Scouts$46,590
    Public Relations Specialists$55,460
    Graphic Designers$47,270
    Producers and Directors$47,860
    Editors$47,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Jackson, MS is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Jackson, MS is 19.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.