News Journalist Salary in Akron, Ohio

How much does a News Journalist make in Akron, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Akron, OH is $49,941. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,066 to $58,057, with most professionals earning between $38,718 and $65,446.

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Edit necessary video to include in newscasts produced under your charge.

January 03, 2023

Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.

January 14, 2023

Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.

January 26, 2023

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

February 14, 2023

Develop, write, produce and present news stories daily live on television and for web and social media.

March 04, 2023

Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required.

March 05, 2023

Create and execute a digital and social strategy for the department that emphasizes digital-first for sports-related stories.

March 26, 2023

Gather, create, produce, manage fresh content and graphics for news and social media platforms.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Akron, OH

Average Base Salary

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44066

58057

49941

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62646

53565

What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in Akron, OH. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $44,066 to $58,057 with the average base salary of $49,941. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,471 to $62,646 with the average total cash compensation of $53,565.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,941	$44,066 - $58,057
Bonus	$3,623	$2,404 - $4,589
Total Pay	$53,565	$46,471 - $62,646

* 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 Journalist Salary Near Akron, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,843 - $57,762	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Canton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,946 - $56,581	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,078 - $59,390	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,078 - $59,390	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,041 - $59,342	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,044 - $58,027	COMPARE TO Akron, OH

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About Akron, Ohio

Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...

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