News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Texas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Texas earn a median salary of $50,131 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.8% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 2,090 news analysts, reporters, and journalists are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $37,070 to $66,310 depending on location.
$50,131
Avg median salary in Texas
$66,310
Highest paying metro
$37,070
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in Texas
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $66,310 | $48,260 | $98,150 | 330 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,370 | $45,690 | $81,840 | 630 |
| Houston, TX | $60,350 | $43,540 | $79,050 | 460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,160 | $45,280 | $81,230 | 150 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $55,920 | $38,480 | $80,880 | 50 |
| College Station, TX | $50,530 | $38,220 | $73,220 | 40 |
| McAllen, TX | $49,380 | $36,030 | $59,710 | 30 |
| Lubbock, TX | $49,150 | $39,610 | $61,230 | 60 |
| Waco, TX | $49,110 | $37,170 | $71,480 | 40 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,880 | $39,350 | $60,960 | 70 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,990 | $38,080 | $60,240 | 30 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,160 | $41,380 | $58,100 | 80 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $37,960 | $27,660 | $44,300 | 40 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,630 | $36,810 | $61,290 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $37,070 | $33,850 | $57,080 | 40 |