News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $44,870 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 30
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $44,870
    75th
    $77,370
    90th
    $84,710

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 66% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 34% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $56,890
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,990
    Jackson, MS $48,670
    Wichita, KS $34,330

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,990
    Coaches and Scouts $46,500
    Graphic Designers $53,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,660
    Producers and Directors $59,000
    Editors $58,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Topeka, KS is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Topeka, KS is 25.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.