How much does a proofreader and copy marker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.58 an hour or $4,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.58
- Average (mean)
- $54,800
- Jobs
- 4,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $41,170 | $19.79 | |
| Median | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 75th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $68,120 |
| New York | $59,740 |
| California | $57,490 |
| Massachusetts | $57,160 |
| New Jersey | $56,700 |
| Ohio | $55,560 |
| Maryland | $53,920 |
| Washington | $53,890 |
| Missouri | $52,920 |
| Kansas | $51,160 |
| Illinois | $50,060 |
| Minnesota | $49,450 |
| Georgia | $49,200 |
| Virginia | $48,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,510 |
| Kentucky | $46,380 |
| North Carolina | $46,140 |
| Iowa | $44,680 |
| Wisconsin | $43,630 |
| South Carolina | $42,900 |
| Utah | $42,840 |
| Texas | $41,990 |
| Indiana | $40,920 |
| West Virginia | $36,730 |
| Florida | $35,610 |
| Michigan | $35,530 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,620 |
| New York, NY | $59,740 |
| Boston, MA | $57,840 |
| Washington, DC | $55,360 |
| Denver, CO | $55,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,900 |
| Atlanta, GA | $53,020 |
| Miami, FL | $52,440 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,970 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,920 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,040 |
In other countries
Proofreader and Copy Marker belongs to the international group "Coding, proof-reading and related clerks".
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- Office Clerk$45,010
- Office Machine Operator$40,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader and copy marker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.58 ($51,120 a year).
How much does a proofreader and copy marker make a month?
About $4,260 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,120 a year.
How much does a proofreader and copy marker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,510 or less a year ($16.59 an hour); the top 10% make $79,290 or more.
Which state pays proofreader and copy markers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $68,120 a year, followed by New York ($59,740) and California ($57,490).
Which city pays proofreader and copy markers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $66,620 a year.
How many proofreader and copy markers are there in the United States?
About 4,580 people work as proofreader and copy markers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.