50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $80,000 USD
The median salary is $71,152
The average salary for a Journalist in United States is USD 70,862 - USD 97,710 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 79,326 per year, based on 349 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Chicago, Augusta, Cedar Rapids. New York leads with 21 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in United States include Gray Media, TEGNA, ABC15 Arizona, AI CERTs®, City of Odessa, Texas.
Explore 349 Journalist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.