50% of professionals earn between $41,834 - $80,000 USD
The median salary is $61,000
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The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 61,000 - USD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 70,500 per year, based on 27,345 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta. New York leads with 624 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Versant Media Inc.
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