News Writer Salary in Biloxi, Mississippi

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Biloxi, MS is $43,479. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,028 to a high of $52,937, with most professionals earning between $39,579 and $48,430.

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Producers and reporters with research.

December 21, 2022

Gathers story ideas from reporters, producers, and other sources.

September 01, 2022

Seek out and cultivate working relationships with trusted sources to enrich your coverage with expert authority and the heads-up on big news.

January 16, 2023

Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving.

April 27, 2023

Collaborate in lockstep with the SEO team and social team to plan and optimize the distribution of each story.

May 12, 2023

Develops sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Writer in Biloxi, MS

Average Base Salary

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39579

48430

43479

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42339

53665

46522

What is the average salary for News Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Writer in Biloxi, MS. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $39,579 to $48,430 with the average base salary of $43,479. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,339 to $53,665 with the average total cash compensation of $46,522.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,479	$39,579 - $48,430
Bonus	$3,043	$2,760 - $5,235
Total Pay	$46,522	$42,339 - $53,665

* 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 Writer Salary Near Biloxi, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,266 - $48,047	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,396 - $48,206	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,691 - $49,790	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,021 - $47,747	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE New Orleans, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,562 - $52,080	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,540 - $52,053	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS

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About Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi (/bɪˈlʌksi/ bi-LUK-see) is a city and one of two county seats of Harrison County, Mississippi, United States (the other seat being the adjoining city of Gulfport). The 2010 United States Census recorded the population as 44,054, and in 2016 the estimated population was 45,975. The area was first settled by French colonists. The city is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area and the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS Combined Statistical Area. Pre-Katrina, Biloxi was the third-largest city in Mississippi, behind Jackson and Gulfport. Due to the widespread destruction and flooding, man...

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