50% of professionals earn between $11,267 - $66,500 USD
The median salary is $50,000
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 50,000 - USD 66,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 58,250 per year, based on 12,492 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin. New York leads with 739 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Versant Media Inc, RadNet, Society of Professional Journalists, On the Move, Inc.
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