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Journalist salary in Houston, TX

Average salary
$61,500/yr
Based on 62 income tax records
Total salary range: is $50,000 - $85,000
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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How much do Journalists make?
The average total salary for a Journalist is $61,500 per year. This is based on data from 62 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Journalist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Journalist salary can vary between $29,500 to $138,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Journalist salary by company

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Hearst Communications, Harris County, TX
16 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$52K – $62K

Journalist demographics in Houston, TX

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70% are single
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30% are married
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19% have kids
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22% own a home

Journalist salaries by age in Houston, TX

$0
$27,500
$55,000
$82,500
$110,000
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
Years of age

Effective Tax Rates for Journalists in Houston, TX

62 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a journalist in Houston, TX is $61,500 per year. Journalist salaries in Houston, TX can vary between $29,500 to $138,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 62 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as journalist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for journalists near Houston, TX: Houston, TX ($61,500 a year), Austin, TX ($53,000 a year), and San Antonio, TX ($48,000 a year).
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