News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Washington

Ranked #14 of 48 · WA

30.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,610 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $54,760
Employment 880

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $39,160P25 $46,190 Median $54,760P75 $79,640P90 $125,750

About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Washington earn between $39,160 and $125,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Washington
$71,610
U.S. average
$102,460

The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Washington is $71,610, about 30.1% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Washington

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,340 $78,390 500
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,630 $63,010 110
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,600 $54,120 40

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