What is the median salary for Journalist in Boston?

The median salary for Journalist in Boston is USD 76,335 - USD 107,824 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 64,945 - USD 80,000, while in Boston it is USD 90,778 - USD 123,941.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Boston

Based on 66 job listings - Boston, United States 2026

Average salary

$90,778 - $123,941

Median salary

$76,335 - $107,824

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K

25th percentile$69K

Median$76K

75th percentile$117K

90th percentile$130K

50% of professionals earn between $68,584 - $116,584 USD

The median salary is $76,335

Compare with national average

Boston

Average salary

90,778 - 123,941

Median salary

76,335 - 107,824

66 job openings

United States

Average salary

64,945 - 80,000

Median salary

64,945 - 80,000

26,096 job openings

Other cities

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Portland84 job openings

Birmingham75 job openings

San Diego75 job openings

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Phoenix69 job openings

Miami61 job openings

Springfield59 job openings

Arlington57 job openings

Dallas56 job openings

Orlando55 job openings

Siracusa55 job openings

Denver54 job openings

Buffalo53 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Boston, United States is USD 90,778 - USD 123,941 per year in 2026, based on 66 job listings.

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