SOC 43-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Proofreaders and Copy Markers — Washington
Washington
At $53,890, median pay for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Washington tracks the national median of $51,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $53,890, median pay for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Washington tracks the national median of $51,120 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,470 and $59,400. The lowest tenth earn under $39,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $105,840.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Washington ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 572nd of 757 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $41,470 | −18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $53,890 | +5.4% |
| 75th | $59,400 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $105,840 | +107.0% |
| Mean | $58,310 | +14.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $53,890 buys what $50,364 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,364US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,890 a year, 5.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,990 to $105,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 26 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $53,890, or $25.91 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 Washington is 5.4% higher. 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 Washington earns more than $105,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,990 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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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