What is the median salary for Journalist in Bakersfield?

The median salary for Journalist in Bakersfield is USD 88,104 - USD 100,121 per year.

How does the Journalist salary in Bakersfield compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Journalist in United States is USD 62,500 - USD 78,160, while in Bakersfield it is USD 88,104 - USD 100,121.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Bakersfield

Based on 34 job listings - Bakersfield, United States 2026

Average salary

$88,104 - $100,121

Median salary

$88,104 - $100,121

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$86K

25th percentile$86K

Median$88K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$90K

50% of professionals earn between $86,207 - $90,000 USD

The median salary is $88,104

Compare with national average

Bakersfield

Average salary

88,104 - 100,121

Median salary

88,104 - 100,121

34 job openings

United States

Average salary

62,500 - 78,160

Median salary

62,500 - 78,160

24,983 job openings

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Journalist

34 job openings in Bakersfield

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The average salary for a Journalist in Bakersfield, United States is USD 88,104 - USD 100,121 per year in 2026, based on 34 job listings.

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