News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Colorado
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Colorado earn a median of $60,770 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,850; the top 10% earn over $99,700. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Colorado
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Colorado?
The median is $60,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,850 and the top 10% earn over $99,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 48 (−2% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.