News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Wisconsin
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Wisconsin earn a median of $57,530 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170; the top 10% earn over $97,380. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Wisconsin
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $57,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,170 and the top 10% earn over $97,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.