News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,830 -50.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $22,770
90th percentile $42,100
Employed locally 90
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,770
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $34,620
    90th
    $42,100

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$40,850
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,430
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$33,870
    Editors$40,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Kansas is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Kansas is 50.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $22,770 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.