SOC 27-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — Arkansas
Arkansas · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arkansas is $37,450 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,200 — a gap of 39.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arkansas is $37,450 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,200 — a gap of 39.8%. Half of workers earn between $30,910 and $45,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,430 and the ninetieth at $65,490.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Arkansas ranks number 46th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $37,750. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 532nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | −52.7% |
| 25th | $30,910 | −50.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,450 | −39.8% |
| 75th | $45,640 | −26.6% |
| 90th | $65,490 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $40,310 | −35.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $37,750 | 90 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $34,570 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $37,450 goes as far as $43,096 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,096US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,450 a year, 39.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,430 to $65,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $37,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $37,450, or $18.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,200, so pay in Arkansas is 39.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $65,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Little Rock, at $37,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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