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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in District of Columbia
News analysts, reporters, and journalists research, investigate, and write or narrate stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online media. They gather information through interviews, observation, and document analysis, then shape findings into news articles, commentaries, or broadcast segments In District of Columbia the median pay is $105,390 a year, 69% above the national median of $62,200.
$105,390median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$81,550–$160,330middle half earn
1,720employed in District of Columbia
$62,200U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against news analysts, reporters, and journalists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against news analysts, reporters, and journalists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessTime Management
Knowledge areas
English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in other states
New York · $100,770Georgia · $81,910Nevada · $78,550Rhode Island · $74,570Maryland · $63,680Michigan · $62,760Tennessee · $62,390Virginia · $62,140Utah · $61,880Connecticut · $61,620
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against news analysts, reporters, and journalists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against news analysts, reporters, and journalists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-3023.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.