News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Kansas

The median is $34,330 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,870, and experienced news analysts, reporters, and journalists can clear $90,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,360/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 45.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary is worth about $38,340 in national-average purchasing power.

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.