News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Texas
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Texas earn an average of $63,390 a year. That is $39,070 (38%) less than the U.S. average of $102,460. The best-paying metro area is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $90,430.
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Average pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102,460 | $49.26 |
| Texas | $63,390 | $30.48 |
| New Mexico | $64,650 | $31.08 |
| Louisiana | $63,920 | $30.73 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 | $29.05 |
| Arkansas | $40,310 | $19.38 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Public Relations Specialists$72,860
- Editors$57,300
- Interpreters and Translators$55,840
- Writers and Authors$81,210
- Technical Writers$88,140
- Coaches and Scouts$52,350
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Texas?
The average is $63,390 a year, and the median is $48,470. That is $39,070 (38%) less than the U.S. average of $102,460.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$30.48 an hour on average; the median is $23.31.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($90,430), followed by Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($67,600). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($45,750).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #22 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.