Walt Buteau Profile
Walt Buteau is an American award-winning investigative reporter working at WFLA News serving as an investigative reporter. He joined WFLA News in January 2021.
Walt Buteau Career
Buteau serves as an investigative reporter at WFLA News based in Florida. Since joining WFLA News, he has enclosed several stories including new developments in the Piney Point environmental disaster. He also unmasked the fraudulent government loans taken out in the names of Bay Area residents without their consent. Furthermore, he also unmasked an ignored school bullying law that was obeyed after his report. Over the years, he has received two Emmy Awards, several Associated Press awards, and a Murrow Award.

Buteau previously worked at WPRI based in Rhode Island where he served as an investigative reporter from March 1995 to December 2020. He had previously spent about 6 years and 10 months working at KTAL based in Texas where he served as the morning anchor and reporter from August 1988 till his departure in March 1995.
From September 1985 to August 1988, Buteau worked at WSIL based in Illinois where he served as a reporter. He had previously spent about 3 years working and interning at KNSD from 1982 to 1985. In 1980, he joined San Diego State University where he attained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a minor in English.
Walt Buteau Age
Buteau’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Buteau is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Walt Buteau Height
Buteau stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Buteau
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Walt Buteau Family
Information regarding Buteau’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Walt Buteau Wife
Information about Buteau’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Buteau is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Walt Buteau Salary
Being one of the top investigative reporters for WFLA News Buteau earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Walt Buteau’s Net Worth
Buteau has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an investigative reporter.
Walt Buteau WFLA News
Buteau is working at WFLA News where he works alongside other famous WFLA News anchors and reporters including;
- Jennifer Leigh
- Keith Cate
- Josh Benson
- Avery Cotton
- Chris Martinez
- Jack Royer
- Jeff Berardelli
- Leigh Spann
- Amanda Holly
- Rebecca Barry
- Eric Stone
- Shannon Behnken
- Mahsa Saeidi
- Dan Lucas
- Karen Loftus