News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $42,030 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.21
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $77,130
Employed locally 50
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $42,030
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $77,130

    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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    Editors$65,080
    Producers and Directors$57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Maryland is $20.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Maryland is 30.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.