News Writer Salary in Provo, Utah

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Provo, UT is $45,641. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,824 to a high of $55,576, with most professionals earning between $41,549 and $50,841.

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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 Provo, UT

Average Base Salary

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41549

50841

45641

Average Total Cash Compensation

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44449

56337

48838

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 Provo, UT. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $41,549 to $50,841 with the average base salary of $45,641. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,449 to $56,337 with the average total cash compensation of $48,838.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,641	$41,549 - $50,841
Bonus	$3,197	$2,900 - $5,496
Total Pay	$48,838	$44,449 - $56,337

* 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 Provo, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,036 - $50,213	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,842 - $49,977	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,619 - $52,151	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,696 - $52,245	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Salt Lake City, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,812 - $52,387	COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,658 - $52,198	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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