News Journalist Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does a News Journalist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Milwaukee, WI is $51,442. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,391 to $59,802, with most professionals earning between $39,881 and $67,413.

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Common responsibilities of a News Journalist

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 Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45391

59802

51442

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

47867

64529

55174

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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $45,391 to $59,802 with the average base salary of $51,442. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,867 to $64,529 with the average total cash compensation of $55,174.

View Average Salary for News Journalist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,442	$45,391 - $59,802
Bonus	$3,732	$2,477 - $4,727
Total Pay	$55,174	$47,867 - $64,529

* 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 Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,023 - $59,318	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,860 - $59,104	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,860 - $59,104	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,630 - $60,118	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,562 - $58,710	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,007 - $63,249	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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