News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary
In Peoria, IL, news analysts, reporters, and journalists earn $53,540 at the median, or about $25.74 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.23), which stretches that salary to about $58,687 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,039/month, or 29.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $54K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.23). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Peoria
Pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Peoria runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $62K. Rent runs $1,039/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.23 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $70K | $68K |
| Kansas City | $48K | $52K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $63K | $65K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $61K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level news analysts, reporters, and journalists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105K | +69% | 1,720 |
| New York | $101K | +62% | 5,750 |
| Georgia | $82K | +32% | 1,520 |
| Nevada | $79K | +26% | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $75K | +20% | 150 |
| Maryland | $64K | +2% | 580 |
| Michigan | $63K | +1% | 960 |
| Tennessee | $62K | +0% | 600 |
| Virginia | $62K | -0% | 1,110 |
| Utah | $62K | -1% | 240 |
| Connecticut | $62K | -1% | 470 |
| Colorado | $61K | -2% | 590 |
| Illinois | $61K | -3% | 1,060 |
| New Jersey | $60K | -4% | 500 |
| Florida | $59K | -6% | 2,490 |
| North Carolina | $59K | -6% | 930 |
| Wisconsin | $58K | -8% | 740 |
| Hawaii | $57K | -9% | 120 |
| Delaware | $56K | -11% | 70 |
| Washington | $55K | -12% | 880 |
| New Mexico | $55K | -12% | 170 |
| Idaho | $51K | -18% | 220 |
| Louisiana | $51K | -18% | 410 |
| Maine | $50K | -19% | 250 |
| Oregon | $49K | -21% | 410 |
| Texas | $48K | -22% | 2,670 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | -22% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -22% | 400 |
| Montana | $48K | -23% | 290 |
| South Carolina | $48K | -23% | 480 |
| Ohio | $48K | -23% | 1,340 |
| Indiana | $48K | -23% | 530 |
| Kentucky | $48K | -24% | 370 |
| Vermont | $47K | -24% | 90 |
| Missouri | $47K | -25% | 480 |
| Minnesota | $46K | -25% | 510 |
| Kansas | $46K | -26% | 400 |
| Mississippi | $45K | -27% | 310 |
| Alaska | $44K | -30% | 90 |
| Iowa | $44K | -30% | 590 |
| South Dakota | $44K | -30% | 190 |
| Alabama | $43K | -30% | 530 |
| North Dakota | $43K | -30% | 160 |
| Arizona | $43K | -31% | 450 |
| Nebraska | $40K | -35% | 350 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -40% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $36K | -42% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $35K | -43% | 190 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a news analysts, reporters, and journalist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Peoria?
Yes — at the median salary of $54K, rent takes 29.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new news analysts, reporters, and journalists typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,173/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 48% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is news analysts, reporters, and journalist a high-paying job in Peoria?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $54K here vs. $62K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
Peoria pays $54K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $59K — below the national median.
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $53,540 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,220, and experienced news analysts, reporters, and journalists can clear $76,870. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,534/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 29.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary go in Peoria?
Peoria has a Regional Price Parity of 91.23 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary is worth about $58,687 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do news analysts, reporters, and journalists get paid the most?
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.