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DATA PROFILE · 2024

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Pennsylvania

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026

2024 wage data not published for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Pennsylvania

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 1,240 workers in this role in Pennsylvania in 2024.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Pennsylvania news analysts, reporters, and journalists fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

By seniority

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay by experience level in Pennsylvania

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Pennsylvania over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Not enough history to render a trend yet. Check back after the next refresh.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Speech Clarity

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.2 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.

  2. 02

    Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.

  3. 03

    Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.

  4. 04

    Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.

  5. 05

    Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.

  6. 06

    Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.

  7. 07

    Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.

  8. 08

    Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-3.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Pennsylvania

Metro-level salary data for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in major Pennsylvania metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Is News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -3.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.