News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Tennessee
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Tennessee earn a median of $62,390 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,390
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,620; the top 10% earn over $130,540. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Tennessee
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Tennessee?
The median is $62,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,620 and the top 10% earn over $130,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 48 (0% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.