50% of professionals earn between $12,021 - $71,500 USD
The median salary is $15,458
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 15,458 - USD 71,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 43,479 per year, based on 9,949 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago. New York leads with 408 job openings.
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