News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Ohio
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Ohio earn a median of $47,880 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,310; the top 10% earn over $82,320. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Public Relations Specialists$64,840 median in Ohio
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Ohio
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Ohio?
The median is $47,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,310 and the top 10% earn over $82,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 48 (−23% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.