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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $49,380 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $29,930
90th percentile $67,320
Employed locally 30
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,930
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $49,380
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $67,320

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 94% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 6% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,160
    Corpus Christi, TX $55,920
    College Station-Bryan, TX $50,530

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$41,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$29,360
    Coaches and Scouts$57,000
    Graphic Designers$43,060
    Photographers$28,110
    Audio and Video Technicians$37,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in McAllen, TX is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in McAllen, TX is 18.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $29,930 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.