50% of professionals earn between $47,500 - $80,663 USD
The median salary is $70,000
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 80,663 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,332 per year, based on 861 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Washington, Baltimore, Augusta. New York leads with 29 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Gray Media, Hustle Magazine, Leadership Triangle, Mentor A Promise, Morgan Murphy Media.
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