The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Mississippi is $44,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,950.
Pay spans roughly $29,740 at the 10th percentile to $89,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.23 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Mississippi.
| Median (annual) | $44,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.23 |
| 10th percentile | $29,740 |
| 90th percentile | $89,340 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.