How much does a Journalist earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Journalist in United States ranges from USD 63,000 to USD 78,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,005 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in United States

Based on 3,005 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$63,000 - $78,000

Median salary

$63,000 - $78,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$34K

25th percentile$43K

Median$63K

75th percentile$78K

90th percentile$90K

50% of professionals earn between $42,750 - $78,000 USD

The median salary is $63,000

Top cities

New York93 job openings

Austin31 job openings

San Francisco27 job openings

Columbus26 job openings

Cincinnati24 job openings

Chicago21 job openings

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Journalist

3,005 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 63,000 - USD 78,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 70,500 per year, based on 3,005 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Austin, San Francisco, Columbus, Cincinnati. New York leads with 93 job openings.

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