News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kentucky
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Kentucky earn a median of $47,530 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,320; the top 10% earn over $103,670. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Editors$59,430 median in Kentucky
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$48,780 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky
- Public Relations Specialists$60,150 median in Kentucky
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Kentucky
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,320 and the top 10% earn over $103,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 48 (−24% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.