What is the median salary for Journalist in Washington?

The median salary for Journalist in Washington is USD 70,000 - USD 87,500 per year.

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

The national average salary for Journalist in United States is USD 60,000 - USD 82,987, while in Washington it is USD 78,984 - USD 95,100.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Washington

Based on 180 job listings - Washington, United States 2026

Average salary

$78,984 - $95,100

Median salary

$70,000 - $87,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$61K

Median$70K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$112K

50% of professionals earn between $61,250 - $90,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Compare with national average

Washington

Average salary

78,984 - 95,100

Median salary

70,000 - 87,500

180 job openings

United States

Average salary

60,000 - 82,987

Median salary

60,000 - 82,987

24,491 job openings

Other cities

New York597 job openings

Brooklyn110 job openings

San Francisco102 job openings

Austin97 job openings

Houston94 job openings

Atlanta84 job openings

Los Angeles81 job openings

Chicago78 job openings

Dallas61 job openings

Columbus57 job openings

Springfield54 job openings

Denver52 job openings

Miami50 job openings

Portland50 job openings

Arlington47 job openings

Phoenix47 job openings

Tallahassee45 job openings

Boston43 job openings

Orlando41 job openings

Birmingham34 job openings

Buffalo33 job openings

Florida32 job openings

San Diego30 job openings

Bakersfield26 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Washington, United States is USD 78,984 - USD 95,100 per year in 2026, based on 180 job listings.

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