Daniel Wilkerson Biography

Daniel Wilkerson is an American journalist working for WHBQ FOX 13 as an anchor of the weekend evening newscasts on FOX13 and a reporter during the week. He joined the station in the fall of 2021, after working in Atlanta for 6 years.

Daniel Wilkerson Education

Wilkerson finished kindergarten at the University of Memphis’s Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning and Research Center and did his first through sixth grades at the University of Memphis’s Campus School. Later, he joined White Station Junior High School before graduating from White Station High School in 1993.

Wilkerson joined Southwest Tennessee Community College after finishing his high school studies. In 2008, he transferred to the University of Memphis, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies in 2011. There, he worked as an intern at WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee.

Daniel Wilkerson Career

Wilkerson works for WHBQ FOX 13 as an anchor of the weekend evening newscasts on FOX13 and a reporter during the week. The Memphis native was hired by WBBJ six months before he graduated from college. He worked in Jackson, Tennessee, for a year before he took on a reporting position at KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Wilkerson worked in Arkansas for 2 years before moving to Atlanta, where he served WGCL as a reporter and fill-in anchor for six years. He enjoys advocating for people who often feel they have no voice and face challenges in the community. He sits on the boards of organizations that support civil and human rights and the rights of children.

Daniel Wilkerson Age

Wilkerson likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.

Daniel Wilkerson Height

Wilkerson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Daniel Wilkerson Family

Wilkerson grew up in Memphis alongside his parents, Danny and Gloria Renau, who have been married for almost 50 years. His parents live less than two miles from WHBQ FOX 13. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents. It is also not known if Wilkerson has any siblings.

Daniel Wilkerson Wife

Wilkerson is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He loves to spend time with his family and dogs, Lila and Dottie.

Daniel Wilkerson Net Worth

Wilkerson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Daniel Wilkerson Salary

Wilkerson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.