What are the main factors that influence a Staff Writer/Reporter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Staff Writer/Reporter's salary?

A Staff Writer/Reporter's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,820 for beginners, reaching about $63,725 at mid-level, and approach $66,442 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Staff Writer/Reporter?

Staff Writer/Reporter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Writer/Reporter roles are District of Columbia $68,463, California $68,203, Massachusetts $67,293. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff Writer/Reporter roles make?

Salaries for Staff Writer/Reporter level roles vary by specialization: Chief of Staff: $228,657; Staff Attorney: $193,281; Staff Pharmacist: $151,190; Project Staff: $76,598; Staff Accountant: $74,101.

Staff Writer/Reporter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Writer/Reporter make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Writer/Reporter in Delaware is $62,623 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Staff Writer/Reporter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,512
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,073 to $69,893
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,020

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Staff Writer/Reporter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,893	$5,824	$1,344	$34
Average	$62,623	$5,219	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$57,073	$4,756	$1,098	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Writer/Reporter Salaries

A Staff Writer/Reporter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Staff Writer/Reporter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff Writer/Reporter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,820
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,812
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,725
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,225
Expert (over 8 years): $66,442

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Staff Writer/Reporter	$60,820
Intermediate Level Staff Writer/Reporter	$61,812
Senior Level Staff Writer/Reporter	$63,725
Specialist Level Staff Writer/Reporter	$66,225
Expert Level Staff Writer/Reporter	$66,442

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How Do Staff Writer/Reporter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Staff Writer/Reporters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,463.
California: $68,203.
Massachusetts: $67,293.

District of Columbia $68,463 California $68,203 Massachusetts $67,293 Washington $67,053 New Jersey $67,023 Alaska $66,943 Connecticut $66,083 New York $65,743

Hawaii $64,633 Rhode Island $64,113 Maryland $63,763 Minnesota $63,283 Colorado $63,093 Illinois $63,033 Oregon $62,793 Delaware $62,623

New Hampshire $62,513 Virginia $62,273 Pennsylvania $61,563 Nevada $61,203 North Dakota $61,083 Michigan $60,903 Wisconsin $60,833 Vermont $60,693

Texas $60,313 Maine $60,293 Arizona $60,253 Ohio $60,213 Georgia $59,643 Indiana $59,363 Wyoming $59,303 Utah $59,213

Iowa $59,183 Kansas $58,883 Louisiana $58,793 North Carolina $58,763 Missouri $58,753 Florida $58,513 Montana $58,383 Nebraska $58,263

Kentucky $58,193 South Carolina $57,943 Tennessee $57,793 Idaho $57,723 New Mexico $57,273 Oklahoma $57,173 Alabama $56,813 South Dakota $56,203

Arkansas $55,863 West Virginia $55,683 Mississippi $55,153

Top Paying Cities for Staff Writer/Reporters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $64,813
Little Creek: $64,213
Magnolia: $64,473

Lincoln, DE $64,813 Little Creek, DE $64,213 Magnolia, DE $64,473 Milford, DE $64,813 Marydel, DE $63,973 Millsboro, DE $64,813 Millville, DE $65,243 Milton, DE $64,813

Nassau, DE $64,813 Ocean View, DE $65,243 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,243 Seaford, DE $64,133 Selbyville, DE $65,243 Smyrna, DE $63,893 Viola, DE $64,473 Woodside, DE $64,293

Bear, DE $63,423 Newark, DE $63,453 Claymont, DE $63,503 Delaware City, DE $63,453 Hockessin, DE $63,503 Kirkwood, DE $63,453 Middletown, DE $63,763 Montchanin, DE $63,503

New Castle, DE $63,503 Odessa, DE $63,853 Port Penn, DE $63,283 Rockland, DE $63,503 Saint Georges, DE $63,453 Townsend, DE $63,763 Winterthur, DE $63,503 Lewes, DE $64,813

Wilmington, DE $63,503 Dover, DE $64,183 Dover Afb, DE $64,333 Bethany Beach, DE $65,243 Bethel, DE $64,133 Bridgeville, DE $64,813 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,253 Cheswold, DE $64,033

Clayton, DE $63,873 Dagsboro, DE $65,243 Delmar, DE $64,133 Ellendale, DE $64,813 Felton, DE $64,813 Fenwick Island, DE $65,243 Frankford, DE $65,243 Frederica, DE $64,813

Georgetown, DE $64,813 Greenwood, DE $64,813 Harbeson, DE $64,813 Harrington, DE $64,813 Hartly, DE $63,843 Houston, DE $64,813 Kenton, DE $63,873 Laurel, DE $64,133

Yorklyn, DE $63,503

Staff Writer/Reporter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff Writer/Reporter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$57,073

Average $62,623/year

$69,893

$4,756

Average $5,219/month

$5,824

$1,098

Average $1,204/week

$1,344

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,893	$5,824	$1,344	$34
Average	$62,623	$5,219	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$57,073	$4,756	$1,098	$27

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