News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Mississippi
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Mississippi earn a median of $45,240 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,930; the top 10% earn over $63,560. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$54,180 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$48,100 median in Mississippi
- Public Relations Specialists$59,810 median in Mississippi
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Mississippi
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Mississippi?
The median is $45,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,930 and the top 10% earn over $63,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 48 (−27% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.