News Journalist Salary in New Orleans, LA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in New Orleans, LA 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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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in New Orleans, LA

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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 New Orleans, LA. 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 New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,683 - $58,869 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,707 - $58,901 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,707 - $58,901 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,267 - $58,322 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,153 - $52,901 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,473 - $53,322 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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