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Health Journalist

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April 13, 2024 Updated June 3, 2024 3 minute read

Health Journalism is a specialized field of journalism that focuses on reporting on health-related issues. Health journalists may work for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, or radio. They may cover a wide range of topics, including medical research, public health, and health policy.

Education Requirements

A bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field is typically required for entry-level positions in health journalism. Some employers may prefer candidates with a master's degree in journalism or a related field. A strong understanding of science and medicine is also essential for success in this field.

Skills and Experience

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Salaries for Health Journalist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$65,000

$80,000

$107,000

$80,000

San Francisco

$79,000

$98,000

$131,000

$98,000

Seattle

$114,000

$140,000

$165,000

$140,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$65,000

$80,000

$107,000

$80,000

San Francisco

$79,000

$98,000

$131,000

$98,000

Seattle

$114,000

$140,000

$165,000

$140,000

Austin

$63,000

$80,000

$98,000

$80,000

Toronto

$60,000

$82,000

$110,000

$82,000

London

£69,000

£95,000

£134,000

£95,000

Paris

€43,000

€49,000

€62,000

€49,000

Berlin

€8,000

€12,000

€14,000

€12,000

Tel Aviv

₪89,500

₪120,000

₪155,500

₪120,000

Singapore

S$69,000

S$85,000

S$110,000

S$85,000

Beijing

¥101,000

¥134,000

¥179,000

¥134,000

Shanghai

¥101,000

¥151,000

¥221,000

¥151,000

Shenzhen

¥142,000

¥190,000

¥269,000

¥190,000

Bengalaru

₹274,000

₹488,000

₹693,000

₹488,000

Delhi

₹286,000

₹352,000

₹446,000

₹352,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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