SOC 27-3023 · Idaho

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Boise only, where the average is $64,310 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the news analysts, reporters, and journalists average at $57,450 and the median at $51,190 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $102,460.

$64Khighest: Boise
$64Klowest: Boise
80jobs in these metros
1metro areas
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$64,310$57,060$47,650$51,55398

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). 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

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