News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,470 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $55,860
Employed locally 40
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $39,470
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $55,860

    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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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,820
    Graphic Designers $55,780
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    Editors $47,650
    Interpreters and Translators $57,100
    Floral Designers $33,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Western Wisconsin is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Western Wisconsin is 34.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.