News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Alabama
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Alabama earn a median of $43,440 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,540; the top 10% earn over $88,610. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Editors$63,330 median in Alabama
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$66,950 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$63,340 median in Alabama
- Public Relations Specialists$61,710 median in Alabama
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Alabama
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Alabama?
The median is $43,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,540 and the top 10% earn over $88,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 48 (−30% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.