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Multi media journalist salary
Average multi media journalist salary
$47,670
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Average multi media journalist salary by state
Highest paying states for multi media journalists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $57,301 | $27.55 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $58,521 | $28.14 |
| 3 | Alaska | $53,912 | $25.92 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $58,266 | $28.01 |
| 5 | Washington | $56,064 | $26.95 |
| 6 | Delaware | $50,550 | $24.30 |
| 7 | Maryland | $53,374 | $25.66 |
| 8 | Vermont | $47,958 | $23.06 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $52,690 | $25.33 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $49,589 | $23.84 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $47,314 | $22.75 |
| 12 | Michigan | $50,631 | $24.34 |
| 13 | Maine | $47,138 | $22.66 |
| 14 | Missouri | $49,967 | $24.02 |
| 15 | Illinois | $48,549 | $23.34 |
| 16 | Ohio | $49,067 | $23.59 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $47,012 | $22.60 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $44,717 | $21.50 |
| 19 | Virginia | $47,327 | $22.75 |
| 20 | Nevada | $46,422 | $22.32 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $46,979 | $22.59 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $46,333 | $22.28 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $45,998 | $22.11 |
| 24 | Oregon | $45,362 | $21.81 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $46,696 | $22.45 |
| 26 | California | $47,637 | $22.90 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $43,268 | $20.80 |
| 28 | Arizona | $44,647 | $21.46 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $45,991 | $22.11 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $40,645 | $19.54 |
| 31 | Georgia | $43,808 | $21.06 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $43,114 | $20.73 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $45,238 | $21.75 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $40,147 | $19.30 |
| 35 | Texas | $43,169 | $20.75 |
| 36 | Utah | $40,716 | $19.57 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $44,193 | $21.25 |
| 38 | Iowa | $42,568 | $20.47 |
| 39 | Florida | $42,240 | $20.31 |
| 40 | Alabama | $42,045 | $20.21 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $43,007 | $20.68 |
| 42 | Idaho | $38,763 | $18.64 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $39,613 | $19.04 |
| 44 | Kansas | $40,280 | $19.37 |
| 45 | Colorado | $40,140 | $19.30 |
| 46 | Montana | $37,451 | $18.01 |
| 47 | Indiana | $40,644 | $19.54 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $40,248 | $19.35 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $40,485 | $19.46 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $37,523 | $18.04 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $38,808 | $18.66 |
Multi media journalist salary details
A multi media journalist's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a multi media journalist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $47,670 | $3,973 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying multi media journalist jobs
The highest paying types of multi media journalists are anchor, writer, and technical writer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | $70,715 | $5,893 | $34.00 | 2,986 |
| News Reporter | $41,481 | $3,457 | $19.94 | 11,609 |
| News Anchor | $43,198 | $3,600 | $20.77 | 3,607 |
| Reporter | $46,667 | $3,889 | $22.44 | 11,179 |
| Writer | $66,143 | $5,512 | $31.80 | 13,931 |
| Content Writer | $58,918 | $4,910 | $28.33 | 19,621 |
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Multi media journalist salary trends
The average multi media journalist salary has risen by $9,867 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average multi media journalist earned $37,803 annually, but today, they earn $47,670 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for multi media journalists over the last decade.
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Average multi media journalist salary over time
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Multi media journalist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,700 | $22.92 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $46,100 | $22.14 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $44,700 | $21.51 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $42,700 | $20.52 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $41,000 | $19.71 | +3.9% |
Recently added multi media journalist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Global | Multi-Skilled Journalist, Reporter | Baltimore, MD | 06/24/2025 | $80,000 |
| Paramount Global | Sports Producer/Multi-Media Journalist | Denver, CO | 06/18/2025 | $70,000 |
| Fox | Multi-Media Journalist | Atlanta, GA | 06/09/2025 | $68,000 |
| Paramount | Multiskilled Journalist | West Sacramento, CA | 05/31/2025 | $70,000 |
| Nbcuniversal | Multi-Media Journalist | Sacramento, CA | 05/26/2025 | $68,640 |
| Fox | Multi-Media Journalist | Atlanta, GA | 05/25/2025 | $68,000 |
| Fox | Multi-Media Journalist | Atlanta, NE | 05/22/2025 | $68,000 |
| Paramount | Multiskilled Journalist | West Sacramento, CA | 04/27/2025 | $70,000 |
| Nexstar Media Group | Photographer, Multi Media Journalist | Peoria, IL | 03/28/2025 | $30,000 |
| Fox | Multi-Media Journalist | Tampa, FL | 03/28/2025 | $58,300 |
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