Media & Communications Indiana (IN) Rank #34 of 50

Journalist Salary in Indiana

The median journalist salary in Indiana is $50,364 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $55,960.

Median Salary

$50,364

vs National

$-5,596

State Rank

#34 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Journalist Salary in Indiana by Experience

In Indiana, an entry-level journalist earns around $31,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $90,000 per year. The cost of living index in Indiana is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$31,500

$-3,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$52,200

$-5,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$90,000

$-10,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indiana

Percentile	IN Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$28,800	$32,000	$-3,200
25th Percentile	$36,000	$40,000	$-4,000
Median (50th)	$50,364	$55,960	$-5,596
75th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
90th Percentile	$99,000	$110,000	$-11,000

Journalist Salary by City in Indiana

The largest employment areas for journalists in Indiana include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Indianapolis, IN

$52,043

Pop. 887,642 · COL 93%

Fort Wayne, IN

$47,566

Pop. 263,886 · COL 85%

Evansville, IN

$47,006

Pop. 117,429 · COL 84%

South Bend, IN

$46,447

Pop. 103,453 · COL 83%