The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arkansas is $34,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,180.
Pay spans roughly $28,910 at the 10th percentile to $47,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.46 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $34,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.46 |
| 10th percentile | $28,910 |
| 90th percentile | $47,440 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.