News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Nebraska
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Nebraska earn a median of $40,420 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,930; the top 10% earn over $78,360. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Nebraska
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Nebraska?
The median is $40,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,930 and the top 10% earn over $78,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−35% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.