The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Rhode Island is $59,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,300.
Pay spans roughly $37,910 at the 10th percentile to $101,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.74 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $59,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.74 |
| 10th percentile | $37,910 |
| 90th percentile | $101,310 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.