What is the median salary for Journalist in San Francisco?

The median salary for Journalist in San Francisco is USD 81,000 - USD 148,000 per year.

How does the Journalist salary in San Francisco compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Journalist in United States is USD 54,000 - USD 78,000, while in San Francisco it is USD 81,000 - USD 148,000.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in San Francisco

Based on 33 job listings - San Francisco, United States 2026

Average salary

$81,000 - $148,000

Median salary

$81,000 - $148,000

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San Francisco

Average salary

81,000 - 148,000

Median salary

81,000 - 148,000

33 job openings

United States

Average salary

54,000 - 78,000

Median salary

54,000 - 78,000

7,102 job openings

Other cities

New York451 job openings

Washington178 job openings

Chicago88 job openings

Los Angeles75 job openings

Fort Meade68 job openings

Houston61 job openings

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Atlanta48 job openings

Seattle46 job openings

Arlington38 job openings

Boston37 job openings

Sacramento37 job openings

Columbus36 job openings

Oklahoma City30 job openings

Annapolis29 job openings

Phoenix29 job openings

Alachua28 job openings

Columbia26 job openings

Des Moines26 job openings

Austin25 job openings

Cincinnati25 job openings

Dallas24 job openings

Indianapolis24 job openings

Nashville23 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in San Francisco, United States is USD 81,000 - USD 148,000 per year in 2026, based on 33 job listings.

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