News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #2 of 48 · DC

70.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $174,360 ≈ $84/hr
Median annual salary $105,390
Employment 1,720

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $64,600P25 $81,550 Median $105,390P75 $160,330P90 $222,040

About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in District of Columbia earn between $64,600 and $222,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$174,360
U.S. average
$102,460

The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in District of Columbia is $174,360, about 70.2% above the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $84/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,020 $151,310 2,390

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