50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $81,000 USD
The median salary is $73,500
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 73,090 - USD 98,531 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 81,750 per year, based on 296 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Jackson, Kennewick, Needham Heights. New York leads with 23 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Gray Media, TEGNA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Spectrum News, Travel And Tour World.
Explore 296 Journalist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.