SOC 43-9081 · Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Proofreaders and Copy Markers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$51,120
- 10th percentile
- $34,510
- 25th percentile
- $41,170
- Median
- $51,120
- 75th percentile
- $62,390
- 90th percentile
- $79,290
- Mean
- $54,800
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 4,580.
That median is 0.3% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 110 | $36,900 | $66,620 | $85,200 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 970 | $38,790 | $59,740 | $98,360 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 170 | $51,870 | $57,840 | $74,480 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 120 | $44,130 | $55,360 | $85,300 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 70 | $44,960 | $55,320 | $58,670 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 70 | $38,430 | $55,280 | $72,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 30 | $29,970 | $55,020 | $73,930 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 130 | $39,860 | $54,900 | $89,090 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $37,580 | $53,020 | $54,990 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 40 | $35,850 | $52,440 | $75,510 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Not available | $42,720 | $52,250 | $57,590 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 260 | $36,510 | $51,970 | $77,040 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 70 | $34,320 | $49,920 | $82,530 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 50 | $28,600 | $48,370 | $61,510 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 30 | $44,570 | $46,040 | $52,410 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 30 | $30,900 | $45,740 | $76,160 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 40 | $41,200 | $44,160 | $78,220 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Not available | $38,560 | $42,840 | $51,210 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 50 | $32,240 | $42,140 | $60,710 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 60 | $35,580 | $41,600 | $65,510 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 | $44,130 | $68,120 | $103,200 |
| New York | 1,030 | $39,080 | $59,740 | $97,300 |
| California | 300 | $34,320 | $57,490 | $81,500 |
| Massachusetts | 190 | $51,870 | $57,160 | $74,480 |
| New Jersey | 160 | $38,560 | $56,700 | $81,400 |
| Ohio | 100 | $29,670 | $55,560 | $71,980 |
| Maryland | Not available | $42,900 | $53,920 | $65,530 |
| Washington | 60 | $39,990 | $53,890 | $105,840 |
| Missouri | 110 | $28,600 | $52,920 | $69,850 |
| Kansas | 90 | $24,960 | $51,160 | $67,760 |
| Illinois | 300 | $33,950 | $50,060 | $77,030 |
| Minnesota | Not available | $42,720 | $49,450 | $57,590 |
| Georgia | Not available | $34,980 | $49,200 | $58,910 |
| Virginia | 90 | $41,270 | $48,090 | $60,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 | $38,000 | $47,510 | $82,340 |
| Kentucky | 70 | $41,200 | $46,380 | $72,830 |
| North Carolina | 70 | $36,020 | $46,140 | $56,730 |
| Iowa | 110 | $38,430 | $44,680 | $66,350 |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $28,400 | $43,630 | $62,820 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $35,670 | $42,900 | $60,390 |
| Utah | Not available | $38,560 | $42,840 | $52,920 |
| Texas | 200 | $32,010 | $41,990 | $65,460 |
| Indiana | 80 | $36,530 | $40,920 | $51,030 |
| West Virginia | 50 | $22,060 | $36,730 | $68,910 |
| Florida | 200 | $33,620 | $35,610 | $119,150 |
| Michigan | 140 | $32,180 | $35,530 | $63,090 |
| Colorado | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Connecticut | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oklahoma | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other office and administrative support occupations
- Customer Service Representatives
- Office Clerks, General
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is $51,120. Employment is 4,580.
How does Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is 0.3% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Proofreaders and Copy Markers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $66,620.