Media & Communications Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Journalist Salary in Ohio

The median journalist salary in Ohio 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

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Journalist Salary in Ohio by Experience

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

Percentile	OH 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 Ohio

The largest employment areas for journalists in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$53,162

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$48,126

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$50,364

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$45,887

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%