BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Illinois earn between $36,680 and $140,620, with a mean of $87,560. The national average for this role is $104,770.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $87,560 |
| National Average | $104,770 |
| New York | $251,110 |
| District of Columbia | $174,360 |
| Connecticut | $105,770 |
| Georgia | $87,210 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.