50% of professionals earn between $12,083 - $75,000 USD
The median salary is $56,631
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 56,631 - USD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 65,816 per year, based on 11,692 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco. New York leads with 503 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include On the Move, Inc, RadNet.
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