News Writer Salary in Toledo, Ohio

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Toledo, OH is $47,305. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,199 to a high of $57,596, with most professionals earning between $43,062 and $52,692.

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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 Toledo, OH

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43062

52692

47305

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46065

58388

50616

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 Toledo, OH. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $43,062 to $52,692 with the average base salary of $47,305. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,065 to $58,388 with the average total cash compensation of $50,616.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,305	$43,062 - $52,692
Bonus	$3,311	$3,003 - $5,696
Total Pay	$50,616	$46,065 - $58,388

* 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 Toledo, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,589 - $54,561	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,893 - $54,932	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Canton, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,821 - $54,845	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,598 - $54,572	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,661 - $54,648	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,638 - $54,621	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH

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About Toledo, Ohio

Toledo (/təˈliːdoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, at the western end of Lake Erie bordering the state of Michigan. The city was founded in 1833 on the west bank of the Maumee River, and originally incorporated as part of Monroe County, Michigan Territory. It was re-founded in 1837, after conclusion of the Toledo War, when it was incorporated in Ohio. After the 1845 completion of the Miami and Erie Canal, Toledo grew quickly; it also benefited from its position on the railway line between New York City and Chicago. The first...

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