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

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

Median annual salary $34,330 -43% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $23,950
90th percentile $64,100
Employed locally 100
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,950
    25th
    $32,440
    50th (median)
    $34,330
    75th
    $46,230
    90th
    $64,100

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary vs area income 50% Median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary is 50% 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
    Topeka, KS $44,870

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,610
    Graphic Designers $48,060
    Public Relations Specialists $61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $105,180
    Producers and Directors $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Wichita, KS is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Wichita, KS is 43% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (10th percentile) earn around $23,950 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,440.