News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $62,560 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $102,180
Employed locally 70
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $79,120
    90th
    $102,180

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 74% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 26% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,360
    Jacksonville, FL $56,890
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,730

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,050
    Coaches and Scouts$47,190
    Graphic Designers$50,890
    Audio and Video Technicians$49,200
    Public Relations Specialists$66,970
    Producers and Directors$68,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Reno, NV is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Reno, NV is 3.8% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.