News Editor Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a News Editor make in Salem, OR?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Editor in Salem, OR is $79,362. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,017 to $89,925, with most professionals earning between $61,508 and $99,543.

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Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

December 10, 2022

Attend practice-area meetings and conferences when possible.

December 25, 2022

Collaborate with the managing editor and fellow senior editors to build the workflows necessary to ensure WBEZ is responsive to daily news across platforms, while showcasing our distinctive enterprise journalism.

January 21, 2023

Provide regular and actionable feedback to staff to improve overall journalistic quality and workflow efficiency.

March 23, 2023

Assist video editor/TOC in editing and preparing video for newscasts as assigned using server-based editing and playback system.

March 25, 2023

Operate within a dedicated budget to support departmental goals and maximize resources by prioritizing projects and suggesting smart, strategic decisions.

March 30, 2023

Build and manage a roster of freelance writers to help generate political, economic, social/cultural, and science/tech consumer-focused content.

April 16, 2023

Edit materials to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using on-location facilities or any other location required.

April 23, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to write and edit publishable articles or columns with attention to grammar, The Associated Press style, spelling, clarity, accuracy, and thorough reporting.

April 29, 2023

Participate in developing and executing market engagement plan for each product to ensure consistent feedback flow on content direction and market focus.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Editor in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

70017

89925

79362

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70638

91401

80325

What is the average salary for News Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Editor in Salem, OR. The base salary for News Editor ranges from $70,017 to $89,925 with the average base salary of $79,362. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,638 to $91,401 with the average total cash compensation of $80,325.

View Average Salary for News Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$79,362	$70,017 - $89,925
Bonus	$964	$622 - $1,476
Total Pay	$80,325	$70,638 - $91,401

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

News Editor Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,112 - $87,479	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,374 - $92,953	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,072 - $87,428	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,653 - $93,312	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,653 - $93,312	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,561 - $93,193	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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