New data from a 2010 local public radio station survey shows the median news reporter salary under $37,000 per year.
The median for news hosts was $40,000. The median for news directors was $45,000.
The overall highest paid position was vice-president of news with a median of $92,500. The lowest median salary was $32,000 for assignment editor.
The data show vast differences between individuals performing the same job at different stations. For example, the lowest paid content director earns $128,000 less than the highest paid content director.
via localnpr.org