50% of professionals earn between $12,052 - $74,000 USD
The median salary is $42,500
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 42,500 - USD 74,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 58,250 per year, based on 10,195 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago. New York leads with 424 job openings.
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