Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 130 | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Arkansas | 40 | $32,620 | $15.68 | |
| California | 620 | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Colorado | 120 | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| Connecticut | 70 | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| District of Columbia | 80 | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| Florida | 170 | $36,620 | $17.60 | |
| Georgia | 70 | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| Illinois | 90 | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| Indiana | 50 | $43,990 | $21.15 | |
| Iowa | 90 | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| Kansas | 50 | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| Kentucky | 50 | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| Maryland | 50 | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| Massachusetts | 190 | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Michigan | 160 | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| Minnesota | 140 | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Missouri | $34,040 | $16.37 | ||
| Nebraska | $38,960 | $18.73 | ||
| New Jersey | 180 | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| New York | 1,080 | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| Ohio | 160 | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| Oklahoma | 40 | $32,930 | $15.83 | |
| Pennsylvania | 210 | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| Tennessee | 40 | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Texas | 330 | $41,100 | $19.76 | |
| Virginia | 240 | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| Washington | 140 | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| West Virginia | 40 | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $41,690 | $20.04 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
A program that focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. Includes instruction in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.
Any instructional program in rhetoric and composition/writing studies not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to function in an organization as a composer, editor, and proofreader of business or business-related communications.
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$46,010 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as proofreaders and copy markers.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 18%
- College dropout 13%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 44%
- Master’s degree 17%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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