News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Washington
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Washington earn a median of $54,760 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,160; the top 10% earn over $125,750. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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- Public Relations Specialists$87,470 median in Washington
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Washington
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Washington?
The median is $54,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,160 and the top 10% earn over $125,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 48 (−12% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.