The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Virginia is $63,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,500.
Pay spans roughly $35,730 at the 10th percentile to $127,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.46 per hour. An estimated 1,380 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $63,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.46 |
| 10th percentile | $35,730 |
| 90th percentile | $127,220 |
| Employment | 1,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.