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SOC 27-3023·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalist
Median wage
$106,628
10-yr outlook
−9.2%by 2032
Openings / year
610
Workers in NY
5,220
How pay grows with experience
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalist — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $61,000 |
| Median (typical) | $106,628 |
| Experienced | $421,612 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalist — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $124,730 |
| Capital Region | $64,584 |
| Western New York | $60,852 |
| Finger Lakes | $52,654 |
| Central New York | $51,812 |
| Southern Tier | $47,070 |
| North Country | $39,097 |
| Mohawk Valley | $38,535 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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