50% of professionals earn between $43,750 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $65,000
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 65,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,000 per year, based on 22,448 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Austin, San Francisco, Houston. New York leads with 604 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Nexstar Media Group, Inc., RadNet.
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