SOC 43-9081 · May 2025 · United States
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers across the United States is $51,120 per year, measured over 4,580 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $68,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Pay for this occupation varies by 91.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $68,120 and Michigan pays $35,530.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $68,120 | 50 | |
| 2 | New York | $59,740 | 1,030 | |
| 3 | California | $57,490 | 300 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $57,160 | 190 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $56,700 | 160 | |
| 6 | Ohio | $55,560 | 100 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $53,920 | — | |
| 8 | Washington | $53,890 | 60 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $52,920 | 110 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $51,160 | 90 |
States with the most Proofreaders and Copy Markers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,030 | $59,740 | |
| 2 | California | 300 | $57,490 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 300 | $50,060 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 230 | $47,510 | |
| 5 | Florida | 200 | $35,610 | |
| 6 | Texas | 200 | $41,990 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 190 | $57,160 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 160 | $56,700 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 140 | $35,530 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 110 | $44,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $66,620 | 110 |
| 2 | New York | $59,740 | 970 |
| 3 | Boston | $57,840 | 170 |
| 4 | Washington | $55,360 | 120 |
| 5 | Denver | $55,320 | 70 |
| 6 | St. Louis | $55,280 | 70 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | $55,020 | 30 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $54,900 | 130 |
| 9 | Atlanta | $53,020 | — |
| 10 | Miami | $52,440 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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