SOC 43-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Proofreaders and Copy Markers — Michigan
Michigan · 1 metro areas compared
At $35,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Proofreaders and Copy Markers, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $51,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Proofreaders and Copy Markers, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $51,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,510 and $48,620. The lowest tenth earn under $32,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,090.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 26th by median wage. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 723rd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,180 | −37.1% |
| 25th | $34,510 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,530 | −30.5% |
| 75th | $48,620 | −4.9% |
| 90th | $63,090 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $43,130 | −15.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $39,040 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,530 goes as far as $36,933 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,933US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,530 a year, 30.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,180 to $63,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 26 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $39,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $35,530, or $17.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,120, so pay in Michigan is 30.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $63,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $39,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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