The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Montana is $36,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,990.
Pay spans roughly $28,900 at the 10th percentile to $59,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.55 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $36,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.55 |
| 10th percentile | $28,900 |
| 90th percentile | $59,610 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.