News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $49,140 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $104,110
Employed locally 350
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $69,290
    90th
    $104,110

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 58% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 42% 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
    Tucson, AZ $60,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
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    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Phoenix, AZ is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 18.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.