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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in United States

The median proofreaders and copy markers salary is $51,120 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$34,510
Median (p50)
$51,120
Top (p90)
$79,290
Sample size
4,580

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$34,510
p25$41,170
Median$51,120
p75$62,390
Top (p90)$79,290
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary by region

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$66,620
New York$59,740
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$59,740
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$57,840
California$57,490
Massachusetts$57,160
New Jersey$56,700
Ohio$55,560
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$55,360
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$55,320

Pay trend

Up 7.2% from 2023 to 2025.

$51,1002023
$52,7302024
$54,8002025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary FAQs

What is the average Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in United States?

The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in United States is $51,120 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of proofreaders and copy markerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $34,510 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $79,290 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $51,120.

Do Proofreaders and Copy Markers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is among the highest at $66,620, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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