The average salary for a proofreaders and copy marker in the United States is $51,100, but the range typically falls between $37,940 and $59,090. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.57, with a range between $18.24 and $28.41.
There are approximately 5,490 people employed as a proofreaders and copy marker in the United States. With New York, California, Illinois employing the highest number of proofreaders and copy markers.The state with the best pay for a proofreaders and copy marker is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $83,440, while New Hampshire has the lowest average annual salary of $33,910.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,730 | $15.26 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,940 | $18.24 |
| Median | $48,790 | $23.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,090 | $28.41 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,510 | $36.3 |
The salary of a proofreaders and copy marker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a proofreaders and copy marker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for proofreaders and copy markers are District of Columbia, California, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland while the worst states are New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Florida, Iowa, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $34,080 | $65,730 | $95,490 |
| Colorado | $39,850 | $48,960 | $53,590 |
| District of Columbia | $56,760 | $83,440 | $120,320 |
| Florida | $26,930 | $43,160 | $73,600 |
| Georgia | $26,300 | $42,510 | $59,170 |
| Illinois | $31,770 | $47,310 | $72,860 |
| Indiana | $28,510 | $42,150 | $51,810 |
| Iowa | $23,800 | $43,450 | $67,620 |
| Kentucky | $37,970 | $41,800 | $52,270 |
| Maryland | $45,990 | $53,750 | $67,700 |
| Massachusetts | $46,250 | $52,360 | $55,940 |
| Michigan | $31,730 | $39,840 | $54,110 |
| Minnesota | $37,000 | $48,720 | $58,010 |
| Missouri | $28,250 | $46,500 | $50,840 |
| Nebraska | $35,060 | $41,130 | $53,350 |
| Nevada | $36,400 | $47,300 | $63,720 |
| New Hampshire | $23,600 | $33,910 | $52,210 |
| New Jersey | $32,920 | $45,120 | $55,020 |
| New York | $41,600 | $68,020 | $100,970 |
| North Carolina | $33,660 | $46,810 | $62,400 |
| Ohio | $32,670 | $44,940 | $63,440 |
| Oklahoma | $33,660 | $41,100 | $52,140 |
| Oregon | $32,870 | $40,820 | $50,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,820 | $47,190 | $65,100 |
| South Carolina | $34,280 | $37,400 | $42,020 |
| Texas | $35,980 | $48,170 | $62,820 |
| Virginia | $34,680 | $44,950 | $55,070 |
| Washington | $37,440 | $54,230 | $77,590 |
| Wisconsin | $23,330 | $49,810 | $65,630 |
Even between cities, the salary of a proofreaders and copy marker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for proofreaders and copy markers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $74,460.The city with the lowest average salary for proofreaders and copy markers is Jacksonville, FL with an average salary of $38,670.
Areas with highest average salaries for proofreaders and copy markers
Areas with lowest average salaries for proofreaders and copy markers
The number of proofreaders and copy markers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of proofreaders and copy markers has decreased by -1,120. On average, the number of proofreaders and copy markers has been increasing by -4.2% each year. The salary of proofreaders and copy markers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of proofreaders and copy markers has increased by $6,430. On average, the salary of proofreaders and copy markers has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for proofreaders and copy markers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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