News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Georgia
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Georgia earn a median of $81,910 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280; the top 10% earn over $161,040. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Public Relations Specialists$73,200 median in Georgia
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Georgia
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Georgia?
The median is $81,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280 and the top 10% earn over $161,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 48 (+32% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.