The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Alabama is $44,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,540.
Pay spans roughly $28,300 at the 10th percentile to $97,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.50 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $44,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.50 |
| 10th percentile | $28,300 |
| 90th percentile | $97,270 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.