News Writer Salary in Portland, Oregon

How much does a News Writer make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Portland, OR is $51,401. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,593 to a high of $62,584, with most professionals earning between $46,791 and $57,255.

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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 Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

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46791

57255

51401

Average Total Cash Compensation

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50054

63444

54999

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 Portland, OR. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $46,791 to $57,255 with the average base salary of $51,401. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,054 to $63,444 with the average total cash compensation of $54,999.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,401	$46,791 - $57,255
Bonus	$3,598	$3,263 - $6,189
Total Pay	$54,999	$50,054 - $63,444

* 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 Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,733 - $57,184	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,733 - $57,184	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,791 - $57,255	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,670 - $57,107	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,791 - $57,255	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,612 - $57,036	COMPARE TO Portland, OR

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About Portland, Oregon

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...

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