News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kentucky

Ranked #24 of 48 · KY

39.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,340 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $47,530
Employment 370

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $29,320P25 $34,940 Median $47,530P75 $71,760P90 $103,670

About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Kentucky earn between $29,320 and $103,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Kentucky
$62,340
U.S. average
$102,460

The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Kentucky is $62,340, about 39.2% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Kentucky

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $60,150 $74,530 150

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