News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Arizona
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arizona earn a median of $43,100 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,630; the top 10% earn over $86,820. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Arizona
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Arizona?
The median is $43,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,630 and the top 10% earn over $86,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 48 (−31% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.