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Top 15 cities for proofreaders and copy markers by average salary
| New York, NY | $67,880 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,550 |
| Boston, MA | $61,820 |
| Washington, DC | $60,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,650 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,050 |
| Miami, FL | $53,850 |
| Denver, CO | $53,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,250 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,830 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,650 |
Map: Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary by metro area
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $67,880 | $47,050 |
| California | 2 | $64,550 | $54,650 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $61,820 | $61,820 |
| Washington, D.C. | 1 | $60,980 | $60,980 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $60,240 | $49,650 |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,870 | $47,660 |
| Ohio | 1 | $54,050 | $54,050 |
| Florida | 2 | $53,850 | $37,510 |
| Colorado | 1 | $53,270 | $53,270 |
| Illinois | 1 | $53,250 | $53,250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $52,830 | $52,830 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,150 | $50,150 |
| Texas | 1 | $49,760 | $49,760 |
| Georgia | 1 | $49,520 | $49,520 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $49,110 | $49,110 |
| Michigan | 1 | $44,510 | $44,510 |
| Utah | 1 | $44,450 | $44,450 |
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $67,880 | $59,740 | $32.64 | 970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,550 | $66,620 | $31.04 | 110 |
| Boston, MA | $61,820 | $57,840 | $29.72 | 170 |
| Washington, DC | $60,980 | $55,360 | $29.32 | 120 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,240 | $54,900 | $28.96 | 130 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,870 | $55,280 | $26.86 | 70 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,650 | $49,920 | $26.28 | 70 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,050 | $55,020 | $25.98 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $53,850 | $52,440 | $25.89 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $53,270 | $55,320 | $25.61 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,250 | $51,970 | $25.60 | 260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,830 | $52,250 | $25.40 | n/a |
| Louisville, KY | $50,150 | $44,160 | $24.11 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,760 | $41,600 | $23.93 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,650 | $45,740 | $23.87 | 30 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,520 | $53,020 | $23.81 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,110 | $46,040 | $23.61 | 30 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,660 | $48,370 | $22.91 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $47,050 | $42,140 | $22.62 | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $44,510 | $39,040 | $21.40 | 30 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $44,450 | $42,840 | $21.37 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $37,510 | $35,240 | $18.03 | 30 |
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary: questions
Where do proofreaders and copy markers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $67,880 a year, among the 22 metro areas we cover.
What is the average proofreaders and copy markers salary in the U.S.?
$60,525 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is proofreaders and copy markers pay the lowest?
Tampa, FL, at $37,510 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9081.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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