The median annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Washington is $57,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,580.
Pay spans roughly $37,000 at the 10th percentile to $124,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.42 per hour. An estimated 1,040 people work as news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $57,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.42 |
| 10th percentile | $37,000 |
| 90th percentile | $124,640 |
| Employment | 1,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.