Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,990 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Atlanta earn between $40,880 and $54,990.
- $38K10th
- $41K25th
- $53KMedian
- $55K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,520 | $4,127 | $23.81 |
| Median | $53,020 | $4,418 | $25.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,880 | $3,407 | $19.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,990 | $4,582 | $26.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $49,520, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $40,247 a year, or $3,354 a month and $1,548 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $49,520 buys what about $49,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$49,110
- Louisville, KY$50,150
- Cincinnati, OH$54,050
- Tampa, FL$37,510
- St. Louis, MO$55,870
- Washington, DC$60,980
Highest-paying cities for proofreaders and copy markers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,880).
- New York, NY$67,880
- Los Angeles, CA$64,550
- Boston, MA$61,820
- Washington, DC$60,980
- Philadelphia, PA$60,240
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.81 an hour on average, and $25.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $40,247 a year ($3,354 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,520.
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($60,525).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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