News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in District of Columbia
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in District of Columbia earn a median of $105,390 a year, +69% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +69% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,600; the top 10% earn over $222,040. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in District of Columbia
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $105,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,600 and the top 10% earn over $222,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 48 (+69% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.