News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #42 of 48 · MS
51.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,700 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $45,240
Employment 310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,930P25 $36,520 Median $45,240P75 $49,810P90 $63,560
About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Mississippi earn between $29,930 and $63,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Mississippi is $49,700, about 51.5% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $47,990 | $53,110 | 130 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,360 | $41,830 | 40 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $38,980 | $45,560 | 60 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $36,670 | $44,490 | 40 |
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