The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in South Dakota is $36,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,710.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $59,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.60 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $36,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.60 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $59,200 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.