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

A Music Journalist's salary grows with experience: a Music Journalist (2-4 years)earns $45,370, a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. (4-7 years)earns $52,414, a Medical Staff Credentialing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $72,235, a Medical Staff Credentialing Manager (7+ years)earns $109,008, a Medical Staff Credentialing Director (7+ years)earns $142,319,

What are the highest paying states for a Music Journalist?

Music Journalist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Music Journalist roles are District of Columbia $50,571, California $50,379, Massachusetts $49,708. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Music Journalist roles make?

Salaries for Music Journalist level roles vary by specialization: Data Journalist: $80,068; Video Journalist: $70,382; Digital Journalist: $63,114; Brand Journalist: $62,069; Journalist: $61,810.

How do different companies affect a Music Journalist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Music Journalist roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Music Journalist Salary in the United States

How much does a Music Journalist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Music Journalist in the United States is $45,675 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,598
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,653 to $49,822
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,991

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Music Journalist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,822	$4,152	$958	$24
Average	$45,675	$3,806	$878	$22
25th Percentile	$41,653	$3,471	$801	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Music Journalist Salaries

A Music 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 Experience Level Affects Music Journalist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Music Journalist'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): $45,370
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,008
Expert (over 8 years): $142,319

Levels	Salary
Music Jou... Level Music Journalist	$45,370
Medical S... Level Music Journalist	$52,414
Medical S... Level Music Journalist	$72,235
Medical S... Level Music Journalist	$109,008
Medical S... Level Music Journalist	$142,319

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How Do Music 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 Music Journalists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,571.
California: $50,379.
Massachusetts: $49,708.

District of Columbia $50,571 California $50,379 Massachusetts $49,708 Washington $49,525 New Jersey $49,507 Alaska $49,443 Connecticut $48,813 New York $48,557

Hawaii $47,739 Rhode Island $47,356 Maryland $47,095 Minnesota $46,739 Colorado $46,602 Illinois $46,556 Oregon $46,383 Delaware $46,255

New Hampshire $46,174 Virginia $45,994 Pennsylvania $45,469 Nevada $45,204 North Dakota $45,117 Michigan $44,980 Wisconsin $44,930 Vermont $44,830

Texas $44,551 Maine $44,533 Arizona $44,505 Ohio $44,473 Georgia $44,053 Indiana $43,843 Wyoming $43,802 Utah $43,738

Iowa $43,711 Kansas $43,491 Louisiana $43,428 North Carolina $43,405 Missouri $43,396 Florida $43,217 Montana $43,121 Nebraska $43,030

Kentucky $42,980 South Carolina $42,797 Tennessee $42,683 Idaho $42,637 New Mexico $42,304 Oklahoma $42,231 Alabama $41,961 South Dakota $41,509

Arkansas $41,263 West Virginia $41,130 Mississippi $40,733

Top Paying Cities for Music 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:

San Jose: $57,609
San Francisco: $57,043
Oakland: $55,778

San Jose, CA $57,609

San Francisco, CA $57,043

Oakland, CA $55,778

New York, NY $52,932

Queens Village, NY $52,590

Paramus, NJ $52,224

Passaic, NJ $52,179

Bergenfield, NJ $52,133

Stamford, CT $52,065

Huntington, NY $52,019

Newark, NJ $51,722

Bridgeport, CT $51,631

New Brunswick, NJ $51,480

Vallejo, CA $51,384

Middlesex, NJ $51,357

Somerset, NJ $51,316

Petaluma, CA $51,210

Santa Cruz, CA $51,032

Boston, MA $50,941

Monterey, CA $50,713

Fairbanks, AK $50,681

Los Angeles, CA $50,594

Washington, DC $50,571

Seattle, WA $50,489

Santa Rosa, CA $50,480

Juneau, AK $50,347

Orange, CA $50,196

Anchorage, AK $50,114

Anaheim, CA $50,082

Santa Ana, CA $50,014

Nassau, NY $49,986

Long Beach, CA $49,968

Danbury, CT $49,954

Santa Maria, CA $49,799

Everett, WA $49,790

Bremerton, WA $49,566

Trenton, NJ $49,479

Sacramento, CA $49,461

San Diego, CA $49,438

Brockton, MA $49,420

Tacoma, WA $49,402

Santa Barbara, CA $49,338

Lowell, MA $49,155

New Suffolk, NY $49,137

Nashua, NH $49,082

Lompoc, CA $49,009

Ventura, CA $48,963

Stockton, CA $48,950

New Haven, CT $48,858

Atlantic City, NJ $48,739

Hartford, CT $48,639

Modesto, CA $48,616

Poughkeepsie, NY $48,516

New Britain, CT $48,493

Olympia, WA $48,429

Kennewick, WA $48,429

New London, CT $48,420

Norwich, CT $48,406

Lawrence, MA $48,383

Bakersfield, CA $48,255

Riverside, CA $48,191

New Bedford, MA $48,191

Richland, WA $48,146

Portsmouth, NH $48,109

Vineland, NJ $48,100

San Bernardino, CA $48,063

Boulder, CO $47,936

Worcester, MA $47,899

Portland, OR $47,858

Saint Paul, MN $47,803

Minneapolis, MN $47,803

Philadelphia, PA $47,739

Honolulu, HI $47,497

Springfield, MA $47,337

Providence, RI $47,333

Chicago, IL $47,200

Bellingham, WA $47,145

Baltimore, MD $47,095

Chico, CA $46,981

Wilmington, DE $46,903

Pittsfield, MA $46,858

Manchester, NH $46,771

Spokane, WA $46,570

Denver, CO $46,565

Albany, NY $46,351

Troy, NY $46,332

Schenectady, NY $46,236

Burlington, VT $46,136

Portland, ME $45,976

Salem, OR $45,940

Yakima, WA $45,930

Ann Arbor, MI $45,917

Rochester, MN $45,789

Fresno, CA $45,766

Reno, NV $45,766

Milwaukee, WI $45,725

Detroit, MI $45,679

Allentown, PA $45,666

Carson City, NV $45,661

Houston, TX $45,592

Colorado Springs, CO $45,588

Syracuse, NY $45,565

Eugene, OR $45,478

Bismarck, ND $45,423

Gary, IN $45,423

Galveston, TX $45,423

Springfield, OR $45,387

Medford, OR $45,277

Fort Collins, CO $45,259

Austin, TX $45,223

Mesa, AZ $45,127

Phoenix, AZ $45,117

Dallas, TX $45,104

Reading, PA $45,076

Saint Cloud, MN $45,058

Concord, NH $45,017

Madison, WI $44,999

Utica, NY $44,875

Raleigh, NC $44,839

Las Vegas, NV $44,834

Rochester, NY $44,802

Des Moines, IA $44,798

Atlanta, GA $44,725

Battle Creek, MI $44,711

Salt Lake City, UT $44,697

Lancaster, PA $44,629

Champaign, IL $44,620

Harrisburg, PA $44,565

Durham, NC $44,524

Kansas City, MO $44,519

Kansas City, KS $44,510

Fort Worth, TX $44,505

Boca Raton, FL $44,487

Cleveland, OH $44,483

Columbus, OH $44,473

Pittsburgh, PA $44,469

Richmond, VA $44,451

Indianapolis, IN $44,441

Cincinnati, OH $44,382

Petersburg, VA $44,314

Billings, MT $44,213

Lansing, MI $44,213

Huntsville, AL $44,213

Lebanon, PA $44,209

Dayton, OH $44,204

Pueblo, CO $44,204

Appleton, WI $44,190

Buffalo, NY $44,172

Racine, WI $44,149

Charlotte, NC $44,145

Saint Louis, MO $44,131

Springfield, IL $44,113

Elkhart, IN $44,103

York, PA $44,103

Gastonia, NC $44,099

Benton Harbor, MI $44,099

Beaumont, TX $44,072

Lorain, OH $44,062

Toledo, OH $44,044

Binghamton, NY $44,021

Rock Hill, SC $44,017

Rockford, IL $43,994

Fargo, ND $43,971

Elyria, OH $43,971

Flagstaff, AZ $43,939

Fort Lauderdale, FL $43,912

Miami, FL $43,884

Duluth, MN $43,811

Bangor, ME $43,752

Cedar Rapids, IA $43,702

Louisville, KY $43,679

Grand Rapids, MI $43,670

Hialeah, FL $43,665

Casper, WY $43,601

Scranton, PA $43,546

New Orleans, LA $43,533

Virginia Beach, VA $43,528

Akron, OH $43,505

Peoria, IL $43,446

Sarasota, FL $43,437

Green Bay, WI $43,405

Baton Rouge, LA $43,382

Charleston, SC $43,373

Nashville, TN $43,359

Jamestown, NY $43,350

Davenport, IA $43,350

Tucson, AZ $43,327

Cheyenne, WY $43,313

Saint Petersburg, FL $43,300

Tampa, FL $43,290

Omaha, NE $43,281

Port Arthur, TX $43,263

Evansville, IN $43,263

Bradenton, FL $43,245

Santa Fe, NM $43,163

Orlando, FL $43,117

Clearwater, FL $43,067

Canton, OH $42,971

La Crosse, WI $42,971

Grand Forks, ND $42,957

Albuquerque, NM $42,943

Tulsa, OK $42,943

Newport News, VA $42,939

High Point, NC $42,925

Ogden, UT $42,907

Corpus Christi, TX $42,870

Laramie, WY $42,843

Norfolk, VA $42,843

Rock Island, IL $42,815

Saginaw, MI $42,806

Jacksonville, FL $42,802

Salisbury, NC $42,793

Memphis, TN $42,783

Moline, IL $42,761

Fort Myers, FL $42,747

Waterloo, IA $42,688

Spartanburg, SC $42,642

Lincoln, NE $42,619

Fort Wayne, IN $42,610

Birmingham, AL $42,560

Cedar Falls, IA $42,551

Provo, UT $42,546

Springfield, OH $42,541

San Antonio, TX $42,532

Greensboro, NC $42,514

South Bend, IN $42,509

Winston Salem, NC $42,505

Boise, ID $42,491

Savannah, GA $42,459

Muskegon, MI $42,377

Lima, OH $42,322

Lake Charles, LA $42,304

Anderson, IN $42,295

Lexington, KY $42,281

Augusta, GA $42,267

Greenville, SC $42,267

Wichita, KS $42,226

Tuscaloosa, AL $42,226

Columbia, SC $42,185

Bloomington, IN $42,071

Roanoke, VA $42,044

Asheville, NC $41,984

Knoxville, TN $41,907

Shreveport, LA $41,902

Wilmington, NC $41,843

Frankfort, KY $41,756

Oklahoma City, OK $41,724

Chillicothe, OH $41,706

Longview, TX $41,701

Topeka, KS $41,687

Mobile, AL $41,619

Terre Haute, IN $41,601

Erie, PA $41,596

Altoona, PA $41,573

Melbourne, FL $41,559

Amarillo, TX $41,541

Killeen, TX $41,527

Fayetteville, AR $41,491

Sioux Falls, SD $41,459

Chattanooga, TN $41,432

Idaho Falls, ID $41,427

Gainesville, FL $41,331

Portsmouth, OH $41,308

Little Rock, AR $41,299

Lynchburg, VA $41,299

Lafayette, LA $41,281

Youngstown, OH $41,281

Temple, TX $41,263

Daytona Beach, FL $41,253

Clarksville, TN $41,249

Pensacola, FL $41,244

Hopkinsville, KY $41,107

Charleston, WV $41,103

Florence, SC $41,080

Sioux City, IA $41,052

Macon, GA $40,920

Tallahassee, FL $40,915

Fayetteville, NC $40,906

Waco, TX $40,897

Wichita Falls, TX $40,897

Pine Bluff, AR $40,879

Vincennes, IN $40,792

Lubbock, TX $40,774

Great Falls, MT $40,746

Alamogordo, NM $40,742

Abilene, TX $40,705

Rapid City, SD $40,646

Monroe, LA $40,646

Albany, GA $40,619

Huntington, WV $40,614

Jackson, MS $40,609

Greenville, MS $40,605

Parkersburg, WV $40,559

Montgomery, AL $40,550

Johnstown, PA $40,541

Springfield, MO $40,504

Biloxi, MS $40,481

Sumter, SC $40,386

Columbus, GA $40,381

Twin Falls, ID $40,354

Pascagoula, MS $40,294

Kingsport, TN $40,175

Gulfport, MS $40,162

Alexandria, LA $40,011

Fort Smith, AR $39,897

El Paso, TX $39,774

Helena, MT $39,714

Las Cruces, NM $39,568

Harlingen, TX $39,440

Pocatello, ID $39,399

Florence, AL $39,385

Brownsville, TX $39,376

Dothan, AL $39,303

Mcallen, TX $39,280

Columbus, MS $38,942

Altus, OK $38,732

Lawton, OK $38,645

Pierre, SD $38,481

What Skills Can Increase a Music Journalist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.54% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Front Office (Mentioned in 3.7% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
Credit Card (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	9.54%
Front Office	3.7%
Credit Card	1.79%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Music Journalist's salary.

Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Flexibility	$49,785	9%
Verbal Communication	$48,415	6%
Consulting	$47,502	4%
Leadership	$47,502	4%
Coordination	$46,131	1%
Credit Card	$46,131	1%

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

Understanding how a Music 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 January 01, 2026

$41,653

Average $45,675/year

$49,822

$3,471

Average $3,806/month

$4,152

$801

Average $878/week

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,822	$4,152	$958	$24
Average	$45,675	$3,806	$878	$22
25th Percentile	$41,653	$3,471	$801	$20

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Salary Trends for Music Journalist

Salaries for a Music Journalist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,444 in 2023 to around $47,495 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Music Journalist salary trends, .

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