David Johnson Profile
David Johnson is an American news anchor/reporter working for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He joined the station in January 1985.
David Johnson Career
Johnson serves at WPXI-TV as the co-anchor of Channel 11 News at 5 with Peggy Finnegan and co-anchor of Channel News at 6 and 11@11 with Lisa Sylvester. At 7 p.m., he hosts the News on PCNC. David and Peggy are the longest-serving anchor couple in Pittsburgh television history.
Further, they were named Broadcasters of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters in 2016, making them the first anchor coupled to receive such an honor. They also received the President’s Award for career achievement in journalism from the Western Pennsylvania Press Club in 2015.
Joining WPXI, Johnson was from Atlanta. He was the anchor of the noon news and contributed to the 6 p.m. news. In 1989, he was promoted to evening news anchor. He grew up near Daytona Beach, Florida, and was born in Jacksonville, Florida.
David began his career in television while studying for a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting at the University of Florida. Gainesville, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Orlando, and Atlanta are among the cities where he has worked on the air.
David’s work at WPXI has earned him an Emmy Award, as well as a number of Golden Quills from the Pittsburgh Press Club and other regional and local honors.
Quick Facts About David Johnson
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Nancy Johnson |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
He has covered major national events such as the 1988 Democratic National Convention, space shuttle launches, the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, the Oklahoma City bombing, and 9/11. However, he considers the Quecreek Mine rescue to be his favorite because he covered it from beginning to end, and all nine miners were saved.
David has been babysitting the children of litigants and jurors at the National Council of Jewish Women’s Children’s Waiting Room at the Family Court building since 2002. Furthermore, David has a long history of volunteering at St. Barnabas Health.
David Johnson Age
Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up near Daytona Beach. His age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Johnson is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
David Johnson Height
Johnson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
David Johnson Family/ Parents
Information regarding Johnson’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
David Johnson Wife/ Children
David is married to Nancy Johnson. The couple has two sons, Michael Johnson, and Eric Johnson. His wife can be seen on WQED during pledge breaks and cooking shows.
David Johnson Salary
Being one of the top journalists for WPXI-TV, Johnson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
David Johnson’s Net Worth
Johnson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an anchor and host.
David Johnson WPXI-TV
At WPXI-TV Johnson works alongside;
- Lisa Sylvester
- Katherine Amenta
- Gordon Loesch
- Joe Arena
- Melanie Gillespie
- Ryan Houston
- Amy Hudak
- Stephen Cropper
- Scott Harbaugh
- Danielle Dozier
- Jessica Faith
- Alby Oxenreiter