How much does a proofreader and copy marker make in New York?
$59,740a year
Median yearly pay for proofreader and copy markers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.72 an hour or $4,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.72
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $59,740Highest 10%: $98,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 75th | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 90th | $98,360 | $47.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for proofreader and copy markers.
| Albany, NY | $42,140 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader and copy marker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.72 ($59,740 a year).
Do proofreader and copy markers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $59,740 against $51,120 nationally, 17% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,740, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for proofreader and copy marker pay?
2 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a proofreader and copy marker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,360 or more.
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.