News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,050 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $33,620
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,620
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $44,050
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $62,190

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,430
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    Graphic Designers $50,220
    Editors $45,690
    Floral Designers $31,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Southwest Maine is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Southwest Maine is 26.9% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $33,620 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.