News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Texas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Texas earn a median of $48,470 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,990; the top 10% earn over $95,830. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49,050 median in Texas
- Editors$45,950 median in Texas
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$69,990 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$71,710 median in Texas
- Public Relations Specialists$65,160 median in Texas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Texas
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Texas?
The median is $48,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,990 and the top 10% earn over $95,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 48 (−22% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.