News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,760 -42.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $27,340
90th percentile $56,820
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,340
    25th
    $29,140
    50th (median)
    $34,760
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $56,820

    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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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Southern Ohio is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Southern Ohio is 42.3% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $27,340 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,140.