News Writer Salary in Salem, Oregon

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Salem, OR is $49,341. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,886 to a high of $60,075, with most professionals earning between $44,915 and $54,960.

Search News Writer Jobs in Salem, OR

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a News Writer

$44,915 to $54,960

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust News Writer Salary:
Select State
Select City in OR
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Salem, Oregon

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

News Writer

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the News Writer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for News Writer.

Search News Writer Job Openings

Job Openings for News Writer in Salem, OR

What does a News Writer do?

Common responsibilities of a News Writer

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

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

News Writer Salary By Experience Levels in Salem, OR

How much should you be earning in News Writer in Salem, OR based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for News Writer in Salem, OR

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

News Writer Salary By Level of Education in Salem, OR

Do you know how much should you be paid for a News Writer position in Salem, OR based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for News Writer in Salem, OR and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for News Writer in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44915

54960

49341

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

48048

60901

52794

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 Salem, OR. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $44,915 to $54,960 with the average base salary of $49,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,048 to $60,901 with the average total cash compensation of $52,794.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,341	$44,915 - $54,960
Bonus	$3,453	$3,133 - $5,941
Total Pay	$52,794	$48,048 - $60,901

* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,290 - $54,195	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,612 - $57,036	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,272 - $54,173	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,791 - $57,255	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,791 - $57,255	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,733 - $57,184	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

See salaries for News Writer in locations close to Salem, OR. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to News Writer in Salem, OR

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Entertainment Writer Movie TV News	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $61,247	MAXIMUM SALARY $77,561
JOB TITLE Speech Writer	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $111,528	MAXIMUM SALARY $138,362
JOB TITLE Staff Writer/Reporter	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $55,063	MAXIMUM SALARY $69,623
JOB TITLE Reporter/Content Writer	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $55,090	MAXIMUM SALARY $69,690
JOB TITLE Boston News News Anchor	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $54,727	MAXIMUM SALARY $69,205
JOB TITLE News Assistant	LOCATION Salem, OR	MINIMUM SALARY $44,945	MAXIMUM SALARY $53,252

The News Writer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Salem, OR that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.