How much does a Journalist make in Eugene, OR? The average Journalist salary in Eugene, OR is $57,514 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,961 and $66,488. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Journalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Journalist Salary $46,905 Eugene,OR May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Journalist Salary $51,961 Eugene,OR May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Journalist Salary $57,514 Eugene,OR May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Journalist Salary $66,488 Eugene,OR May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Journalist Salary $74,658 Eugene,OR May 28, 2024
25% $51,961 10% $46,905 90% $74,658 75% $66,488 $57,514 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description

The Journalist researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Develops, investigates, and writes a variety of news stories. Being a Journalist organizes the facts and writes the story consistent with an agreed-upon style or standard. Determines tone and intended audience of story. In addition, Journalist validates news story leads. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Journalist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Journalist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

Job Openings for Journalist in Eugene, OR
  • KVAL is looking for an Multimedia Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • KVAL is looking for a Medford MMJ.  As a reporter based in Medford, you will cover stories in southern Oregon, shoot and edit those news stories, enterpris...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. . One day you might be at your computer,...
    - 1 Day Ago
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Journalist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
51961
66488
57514

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
52021
66572
57569
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Journalist in Eugene, OR. The base salary for Journalist ranges from $51,961 to $66,488 with the average base salary of $57,514. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,021 to $66,572 with the average total cash compensation of $57,569.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

51961
66488

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Eugene, Oregon    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) i....More

Eugene, Oregon  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Eugene, Oregon

Journalist Salary in popular cities: PortlandSalemGresham

Recently searched related titles: Sports Referee, Multimedia Journalist, Radio Personality

Recently searched companies with related titles : KOMO News Anchor, Boston News News Anchor, 9News News Anchor

Recently searched related titles: Field Inventory Analyst, Policy Planner, Staff Reporter

Jobs with a similar salary range to Journalist : Brand Journalist, Senior Journalist, Sports Anchor, On-Air Personality, Plater I, Anchor/Reporter

Salary estimation for Journalist at companies like : Unida Pizza, Westridge Commerce Center, C International

Jobs with a similar salary range to Journalist : Features Reporter, News Reporter, On Air Talent