Jason Carr is a famous journalist and television personality based in Detroit. With a career spanning several years, he has built a strong reputation in the field.
Over the years, Jason has worked with prominent news channels, gaining a loyal following among viewers. His transition from traditional media to hosting his own Facebook live show has got people intrigued about his career journey. Considering Jason’s growing fame, we feel this is the right time to give you an overview of his success story. So, let’s dive in!
While Jason Carr is a journalist, he doesn’t like to publicize his early life. Well, this is the reason, why you cannot find details about his parents and siblings on any website.
Some online sources reveal, Jason Carr was born on 3rd October 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. As for his education, he attended the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland. After completing his graduation, he enrolled at Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in broadcasting. His time in the university helped him learn a lot about the field.
Right after graduation, Jason started working at local TV stations like Lansing, Alpena, Flint, and Traverse City. After he moved and settled in Detroit, he started working as a reporter and anchor at FOX 2 and WJBK. This helped him gain valuable knowledge and skills, which would prove to be useful later in his career.
Currently, Jason is working at WDIV as a digital anchor. Thanks to his charming on-screen presence, he is also the host of Live in the D, a mid-morning show.
Talking about Jason Carr’s personal life, he is a married man. He married a fellow journalist, Taryn Asher in 2007. The two have been together since then and leading a happy life. The couple have a daughter named Gia Carr. She was born after four years of their marriage in 2011. The family love dogs two labrador retrievers and a chihuahua.
Health-wise, Jason Carr had a back surgery in 2021. As per online reports, he was suffering from severe back pain, which got to the point that he couldn’t stand straight for more than a few minutes.
As of 2025, Jason Carr’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has been working as a journalist for several years, which is the reason behind his massive wealth. Speaking of which, his primary source of income comes from his successful career as a television journalist and host. Besides his job at WDIV-TV, he launched his live show called “Jason Carr Drive,” on Facebook. He first started the show in February 2023, which has now become a popular entertainment option for viewers. Jason generates a decent amount from his live show, which further contributes to his wealth.
At present, Jason is living a comfortable life with his family in Detroit. It is expected, that his salary will increase in the near future, which in turn will boost his net worth.
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