What are the main factors that influence a Data Journalist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Data Journalist's salary?

A Data Journalist's salary grows with experience: an Editor I (0-2 years)earns $63,708, an Data Journalist (2-4 years)earns $80,651, an Editor III (4-7 years)earns $98,991, an Editorial Manager (7+ years)earns $116,551,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Journalist?

Data Journalist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Journalist roles are District of Columbia $88,679, California $88,343, Massachusetts $87,165. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Journalist roles make?

Salaries for Data Journalist level roles vary by specialization: Video Journalist: $70,376; Sports Data Journalist: $63,137; Digital Journalist: $63,116; Brand Journalist: $62,065; Journalist: $61,805.

Data Journalist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Journalist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Journalist in Delaware is $81,110 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Data Journalist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,034
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,921 to $87,351
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,375

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Data Journalist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,351	$7,279	$1,680	$42
Average	$81,110	$6,759	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$73,921	$6,160	$1,422	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Data Journalist Salaries

A Data Journalist'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 Do Data Journalist 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 Data Journalists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,679.
California: $88,343.
Massachusetts: $87,165.

District of Columbia $88,679 California $88,343 Massachusetts $87,165 Washington $86,845 New Jersey $86,813 Alaska $86,701 Connecticut $85,595 New York $85,147

Hawaii $83,713 Rhode Island $83,040 Maryland $82,584 Minnesota $81,959 Colorado $81,719 Illinois $81,639 Oregon $81,334 Delaware $81,110

New Hampshire $80,969 Virginia $80,654 Pennsylvania $79,733 Nevada $79,268 North Dakota $79,116 Michigan $78,876 Wisconsin $78,787 Vermont $78,611

Texas $78,123 Maine $78,091 Arizona $78,043 Ohio $77,987 Georgia $77,250 Indiana $76,881 Wyoming $76,809 Utah $76,697

Iowa $76,649 Kansas $76,265 Louisiana $76,152 North Carolina $76,112 Missouri $76,096 Florida $75,784 Montana $75,616 Nebraska $75,456

Kentucky $75,368 South Carolina $75,047 Tennessee $74,847 Idaho $74,767 New Mexico $74,182 Oklahoma $74,054 Alabama $73,581 South Dakota $72,789

Arkansas $72,356 West Virginia $72,124 Mississippi $71,427

Top Paying Cities for Data Journalists

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: $83,945
Little Creek: $83,169
Magnolia: $83,513

Lincoln, DE $83,945 Little Creek, DE $83,169 Magnolia, DE $83,513 Milford, DE $83,945 Marydel, DE $82,856 Millsboro, DE $83,945 Millville, DE $84,506 Milton, DE $83,945

Nassau, DE $83,945 Ocean View, DE $84,506 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,506 Seaford, DE $83,064 Selbyville, DE $84,506 Smyrna, DE $82,760 Viola, DE $83,513 Woodside, DE $83,273

Bear, DE $82,151 Newark, DE $82,183 Claymont, DE $82,248 Delaware City, DE $82,183 Hockessin, DE $82,248 Kirkwood, DE $82,183 Middletown, DE $82,592 Montchanin, DE $82,248

New Castle, DE $82,248 Odessa, DE $82,704 Port Penn, DE $81,959 Rockland, DE $82,248 Saint Georges, DE $82,183 Townsend, DE $82,584 Winterthur, DE $82,248 Lewes, DE $83,945

Wilmington, DE $82,248 Dover, DE $83,129 Dover Afb, DE $83,321 Bethany Beach, DE $84,506 Bethel, DE $83,064 Bridgeville, DE $83,945 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,217 Cheswold, DE $82,936

Clayton, DE $82,728 Dagsboro, DE $84,506 Delmar, DE $83,064 Ellendale, DE $83,945 Felton, DE $83,945 Fenwick Island, DE $84,506 Frankford, DE $84,506 Frederica, DE $83,945

Georgetown, DE $83,945 Greenwood, DE $83,945 Harbeson, DE $83,945 Harrington, DE $83,945 Hartly, DE $82,688 Houston, DE $83,945 Kenton, DE $82,728 Laurel, DE $83,064

Yorklyn, DE $82,248

Data Journalist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Journalist'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 April 01, 2026

$73,921

Average $81,110/year

$87,351

$6,160

Average $6,759/month

$7,279

$1,422

Average $1,560/week

$1,680

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,351	$7,279	$1,680	$42
Average	$81,110	$6,759	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$73,921	$6,160	$1,422	$36

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