News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kansas

In Kansas we have BLS pay data for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Wichita only, where the average is $48,070 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the news analysts, reporters, and journalists average at $55,810 and the median at $45,870 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $102,460.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$48,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$48,070	$40,440	$35,820	$38,922	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in other states

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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