News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Maryland
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Maryland earn a median of $63,680 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,880; the top 10% earn over $125,710. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Public Relations Specialists$79,560 median in Maryland
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Maryland
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Maryland?
The median is $63,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,880 and the top 10% earn over $125,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.