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How much does a proofreader and copy marker make in Washington?

$55,360a year

Median yearly pay for proofreader and copy markers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,613 a month.

Hourly
$26.62
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
4 of 22
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $55,360Highest 10%: $85,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,130$21.22
25th$47,290$22.74
Median$55,360$26.62
75th$68,120$32.75
90th$85,300$41.01

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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,400
Financial Clerk$73,030
Desktop Publisher$72,590
Brokerage Clerk$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer$66,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,440
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a proofreader and copy marker make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $26.62 ($55,360 a year).

Do proofreader and copy markers make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $55,360 against $51,120 nationally, 8% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $68,120, so Washington pays 19% less.

Where does Washington rank for proofreader and copy marker pay?

4 of 22 metro areas with data.

How much does a proofreader and copy marker make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,300 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.