Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,090 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Philadelphia earn between $46,500 and $75,270.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $55KMedian
- $75K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,240 | $5,020 | $28.96 |
| Median | $54,900 | $4,575 | $26.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,500 | $3,875 | $22.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,270 | $6,272 | $36.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Proofreaders and copy markers in Philadelphia earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($55,170) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($54,800). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $51,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $60,240 | $54,900 | $39,860 | $89,090 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,170 | $47,510 | $38,000 | $82,340 | 230 |
| United States | $54,800 | $51,120 | $34,510 | $79,290 | 4,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $60,240, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $48,733 a year, or $4,061 a month and $1,874 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $48,802 | $4,067 |
| Working in PA | $48,733 | $4,061 |
| Working in MD | $47,933 | $3,994 |
| Working in DE | $47,806 | $3,984 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $60,240 buys what about $58,740 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$60,240
- Pittsburgh$49,650
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$28.96 an hour on average, and $26.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $48,733 a year ($4,061 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,240. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,800).
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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