News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $74,290 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $149,500
Employed locally 140
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $50,230
    50th (median)
    $74,290
    75th
    $120,530
    90th
    $149,500

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 47% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $89,620
    California $84,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $74,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,690

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in San Jose, CA is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in San Jose, CA is 23.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,230.