News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Oregon
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Oregon earn a median of $49,200 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280; the top 10% earn over $88,260. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Oregon
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Oregon?
The median is $49,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280 and the top 10% earn over $88,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 48 (−21% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.