News Journalist Salary in Provo, Utah

How much does a News Journalist make in Provo, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Provo, UT is $48,257. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,579 to $56,099, with most professionals earning between $37,409 and $63,239.

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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 Provo, UT

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42579

56099

48257

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60535

51762

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 Provo, UT. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $42,579 to $56,099 with the average base salary of $48,257. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,903 to $60,535 with the average total cash compensation of $51,762.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,257	$42,579 - $56,099
Bonus	$3,504	$2,324 - $4,435
Total Pay	$51,762	$44,903 - $60,535

* 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 Provo, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,579 - $56,099	COMPARE TO Provo, UT 0%
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,382 - $55,841	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,535 - $58,677	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,613 - $58,779	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Salt Lake City, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,732 - $58,936	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,572 - $58,725	COMPARE TO Provo, UT

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About Provo, Utah

Provo /ˈproʊvoʊ/ is the third-largest city in Utah, United States. It is 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the largest city and county seat of Utah County. Provo lies in the Utah Valley at an elevation of 4,549 feet (1,387 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.2 square miles (114.4 km2), of which 41.7 square miles (107.9 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), or 5.66%, is water. The Wasatch Range contains many peaks within Utah County along the east side of the Wasatch Front. One of these peaks, known as...

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