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Hillary Howard Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

Last Updated on January 24, 2025: By Robert Njora

Hillary Howard Biography

Hillary Howard is a prominent American reporter. She co-anchored (along with Shawn Anderson) the 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm pivot on all-news station WTOP in Washington, D.C. until June 2023. Howard has correspondingly served as host of It’s Academic since November 2011.

10 Quick Facts About Hillary Howard

Here is a list of 10 facts about Howard


  • Name: Hillary Howard
  • Age: Not Available
  • Birthday: Not Available
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Available
  • Height: Average
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $ 24,292 – $ 72,507
  • Net worth: $500k – $1 million

Hillary Howard Age

Howard’s age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Hillary Howard Height

Hillary Howard stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Hillary Howard Weight

Howard has a moderate weight. However, details regarding her actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Early Life and Education

Howard was born and brought up by her parents in New York. She studied and graduated from NYU. Her early career was jumpstarted at New York’s legendary 1010 WINS where she led a dial-up “newsphone” headline service before shifting to the newsroom.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

Howard is a writer, reporter and weathercaster who hosts “It’s Academic,” the world’s longest-running TV quiz show. She succeeded Mac McGarry in the role in 2011 following his retirement.

Media Affiliations

  • WTOP in Washington, D.C. until June, 2023

Major Achievements and Contributions

  • Howard won Emmy Awards for News Writing, Hard News Reporting, Feature Reporting and Weathercasting.
  •  Won an Imagen Award for reporting on Hispanic Issues, and was a finalist in the New York Festivals. 
  • Won a Chesapeake AP Award for TV and radio work.

Personal Life

Hillary Howard Family, Parents

Howard was born and raised by her parents in New York. However, our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Howard’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Hillary Howard Husband, Wedding

Howard is married to her beloved husband Dave Statter, a former WUSA reporter, and noted a fire-service blogger. Dave is also a former Prince George’s County firefighter and dispatcher. The couple resides in Northern Virginia with their son, Sam.

Hillary Howard Children

Howard together with her husband Dave Statter have not yet disclosed if they have any kids. We will update this section once this information is available.

Hillary Howard Salary

Howard receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This is Per our average wage estimates for journalists in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.

Hillary Howard Net Worth

Hillary Howard net worth is estimated to be between $500k – $1 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Journalist/Host. Through her various sources of income, Hillary has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Hillary Howard

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Howard.

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Hillary Howard Photo

Hillary Howard Bio.

  • Full Names: Hillary Howard
  • Popular As: Howard
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Journalist/Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: Not Available
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Available
  • Date of Birth: Not Available
  • Place of Birth: NY, USA
  • Birthday: Not Available

Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Hazel Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Dave Statter
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children:  Son (Sam)

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $500k – $1 million
  • Salary: $ 24,292 – $ 72,507
  • Source of Income: Journalist

WTOP-TV

Howard began her career as a radio newsperson in suburban New York City. She later started her TV news career at WTZA in Kingston, New York where she was a full-time reporter and weatherperson. She was a general assignment reporter and weekend weathercaster at At WAVY-TV in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was also hired as a GA reporter/ weathercaster at WTTG in Washington DC.

Here, she eventually became the weekend news anchor and special projects reporter. At WUSA she was the morning weathercaster from 2000–2004. Other work includes voice-over narrations, writing for HGTV, and moderating debates. She also co-produced the 2002 Candlelight Ceremony for the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Washington DC, honoring those who died in 2001.

She previously hosted a news/ interview show on WTWP Radio with Bob Kur. The Washington radio post flipped to an all-talk format and Howard (along with Kur) moved to sister station WTOP where she has been working as an afternoon anchor (2 pm – 7 pm). She also took over hosting the quiz show It’s Academic after Mac McGarry, who hosted the show for fifty years, retired in 2011.

Brain surgery

In November 2010, Howard fell and suffered a serious head injury. Later, a brain scan revealed a meningioma tumor in Howard’s brain. Although the tumor was benign, she opted to have it removed. The surgery was performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in April 2011. The operation was successful, and she recovered. Howard returned to work in May.

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