50% of professionals earn between $11,184 - $60,000 USD
The median salary is $15,052
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 15,052 - USD 60,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 37,526 per year, based on 9,130 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles. New York leads with 378 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Esquire Deposition Solutions, My Florida Corp Defunct.
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