News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Rhode Island
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Rhode Island earn a median of $74,570 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,110; the top 10% earn over $97,770. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$70,190 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$84,250 median in Rhode Island
- Public Relations Specialists$77,540 median in Rhode Island
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Rhode Island
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $74,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,110 and the top 10% earn over $97,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 48 (+20% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.