News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kansas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Kansas earn a median of $45,870 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $136,810. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Kansas
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Kansas?
The median is $45,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $136,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 48 (−26% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.