Madison Sawyer Biography
Madison Sawyer is an accomplished American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as morning anchor at CBS 11 (KTVT) in Dallas–Fort Worth. Since joining the station in December 2016, following her tenure at KWTX-TV in Waco, Texas, Sawyer has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Madison Sawyer?
Sawyer was born on June 28, 1993, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, making her 33 years old as of 2026. She always celebrates her birthday on June 28 every year.
Education | Career Background
Sawyer attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she pursued a double major in Entrepreneurship and Journalism (Bachelor of Business Administration and Journalism Studies), graduating in 2015. She serves as a morning anchor for CBS News Texas (formerly CBS 11/KTVT) in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. She joined CBS News Texas in December 2016 as a traffic anchor and has served in multiple on-air roles, including traffic anchor, reporter, and morning news anchor.
Before joining CBS News Texas, Madison Sawyer worked for KWTX-TV in Waco, Texas, where she served as an anchor and reporter. During her tenure there, she was also the lead reporter for the Emmy Award-winning program”KWTX Baylor Gameday,” a football pregame show focused on Baylor University athletics. Earlier in her career, Sawyer worked as a sports reporter and anchor for Baylor Athletics while attending Baylor University. In that role, she co-anchored regional broadcasts carried on Fox Sports Southwest, covering major sporting events including NFL Pro Day, the Cotton Bowl, National Signing Day, and the Russell Athletic Bowl.
Beyond the newsroom, Sawyer contributes to the community by volunteering with organizations such as Tara Sawyer Foundation, Klyde Warren Park, Dallas Zoo, the American Cancer Society, Fort Worth Zoo, American Heart Association, and Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Awards | Recognition
Over the course of her career, Sawyer has received numerous professional and community honors, including:
- Regional Emmy Award winner
- Multiple Regional Emmy Award nominations
- Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Award recipient
- Named”Best Local TV News Anchor” by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Young Woman of Achievement Award recipient
- Recipient of numerous interview awards, community service awards, and a preliminary lifestyle and fitness award during her participation in the Miss Texas competition
- Finished as First Runner-Up (Miss Park Cities) and Second Runner-Up (Miss Waco) in the Miss Texas pageant
At CBS 11, Madison Sawyer works alongside;
- Michael Autovino
- Lauren Bostwick
- Nelly Carreño
- Carmen Blackwell
- Karen Borta
- Doug Dunbar
- Robbie Owens
- Steve Pickett
Madison Sawyer Partner | Kids
Sawyer is married to Preston B. Sawyer. The couple got engaged on February 24, 2017, married on August 26, 2017, and 2026 marks their 11th wedding anniversary. Together, they have a son born on December 16, 2022.
Madison Sawyer’s Parents and Siblings
Sawyer was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and no information about her family background has been confirmed. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Madison Sawyer’s Salary
Sawyer earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Madison Sawyer’s Height
Sawyer is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Madison Sawyer Net Worth
Sawyer’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Sawyer is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @madisonsawyertv, where she has more than 14k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Madison Sawyer, where she has over 9.8k followers, and on Twitter @MadisonSawyerTV, where she has about 3.6k followers.