Mel Orlins Biography
Mel Orlins is an American Anchor and Reporter working for ABC4, serving as a news anchor. She has been working for the station since August 2022, after working as a news anchor at WIVB/WNLO-TV for 5 years.
Mel Orlins Age
Orlins was born on February 2nd but has not disclosed the year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s, judging from her appearance. Orlins celebrates her birthday on February 2nd, as evidenced by her X bio, captioned, “Born February 2.”
Mel Orlins Height
Orlins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Mel Orlins Family
Orlins has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Orlins has any siblings.
Mel Orlins Husband
Orlins got married to Max Miller in August 2015. On August 16, 2025, she posted their wedding photo on her Instagram account and captioned, “A decade of love 🤍 cheers to 10 years 🥂.”
The couple has a son named Wes William. Wes was born on October 3, 2024, and is 1 year old as of 2025. On October 3, 2025, she posted a photo of her family on her Instagram account and captioned “How the wild ‘Wes’ was one 🤠The greatest year of our lives 🥹 cheers to many, many more happy and healthy years to come 🎈☀️.”
Max celebrates his birthday on January 24th, as evidenced by her Instagram post on January 24, 2025, captioned, “Happy Birthday to my husband, Max 🧁He’s my strong and constant, an incredible dad and the voice of reason when I often need it 😅 The past…I am so grateful for him every single day I wake up”
Orlins is a big FSU fan and a big Bills fan. During her free time, she loves being on the water with her husband, son, and a black lab named Sioux!
Mel Orlins Net Worth
Orlins has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Mel Orlins Salary
Orlins earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mel Orlins ABC4
Orlins is working at ABC4 alongside other famous ABC4 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Tessa Spencer
- Katy Solt
- Alissa Holmes
- “Trooper Bob” Beres
- Dave Williams
- Sonya Stevens
- Charistin Clark
- Scott Eisberg
- Webb Wright
Mel Orlins Education
Orlins joined Florida State University in 2007 after completing her high school education. In 2011, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Mel Orlins Career
Orlins is working for ABC4, serving as a news anchor. Before working for ABC4, she spent 15 years as an anchor and reporter at a news station in the Midwest and along the East Coast. She recently served anchored a five-hour morning show in Buffalo.
While in Buffalo, Orlins earned a New York Emmy Best Newscast Award. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her story about a WWII veteran who earned his high school diploma 75 years later.
Orlins was a morning anchor and investigative reporter in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before her time in Buffalo. There, she anchored FOX43’s five-hour morning show. She also received recognition for reports on tracking down deadbeat parents and regulations on local railways.
Orlins also reported and anchored in Forks, North Dakota. There, she covered the synthetic marijuana crisis, which led to the passing of new laws. She launched her journalism career in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mel Orlins Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 28K followers on Facebook, over 4K on Instagram, and over 7.4K on X.