SOC 43-9081 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $38,584 and $62,379 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,042 per year. There are approximately 5,160 proofreaders and copy markers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.12 | $33,530 |
| P25 | $18.55 | $38,584 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.66 | $49,213 |
| P75 | $29.99 | $62,379 |
| P90 | $37.52 | $78,042 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $38,584 and $62,379 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is $78,042 per year ($37.52/hr). The 75th percentile is $62,379 per year.
Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,530 per year ($16.12/hr). The 25th percentile is $38,584 per year.
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