The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Louisiana is $56,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,790.
Pay spans roughly $30,950 at the 10th percentile to $121,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.94 per hour. An estimated 410 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $56,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.94 |
| 10th percentile | $30,950 |
| 90th percentile | $121,330 |
| Employment | 410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.