What is the median salary for Journalist in Boston?

The median salary for Journalist in Boston is USD 52,750 - USD 63,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Journalist in United States is USD 62,500 - USD 78,160, while in Boston it is USD 52,750 - USD 63,000.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Boston

Based on 56 job listings - Boston, United States 2026

Average salary

$52,750 - $63,000

Median salary

$52,750 - $63,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$50K

Median$53K

75th percentile$56K

90th percentile$56K

50% of professionals earn between $49,500 - $56,000 USD

The median salary is $52,750

Compare with national average

Boston

Average salary

52,750 - 63,000

Median salary

52,750 - 63,000

56 job openings

United States

Average salary

62,500 - 78,160

Median salary

62,500 - 78,160

24,985 job openings

Other cities

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Chicago62 job openings

Dallas62 job openings

Houston61 job openings

Denver60 job openings

Tallahassee58 job openings

Springfield57 job openings

Columbus56 job openings

Portland48 job openings

Miami42 job openings

Buffalo33 job openings

Nashville33 job openings

Arlington32 job openings

Florida32 job openings

Sacramento31 job openings

Bakersfield27 job openings

Las Vegas27 job openings

San Antonio27 job openings

Columbia26 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Boston, United States is USD 52,750 - USD 63,000 per year in 2026, based on 56 job listings.

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