News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Louisiana

Ranked #21 of 48 · LA

37.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,920 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $50,750
Employment 410

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $38,810P25 $43,740 Median $50,750P75 $76,490P90 $101,120

About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Louisiana earn between $38,810 and $101,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Louisiana
$63,920
U.S. average
$102,460

The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Louisiana is $63,920, about 37.6% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Louisiana

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $53,100 $66,690 130
Baton Rouge, LA $49,870 $66,950 130
Lafayette, LA $47,940 $61,410 30

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