Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,160 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Pittsburgh earn between $41,270 and $55,360.
- $31K10th
- $41K25th
- $46KMedian
- $55K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,650 | $4,138 | $23.87 |
| Median | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,270 | $3,439 | $19.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,360 | $4,613 | $26.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $49,650, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $40,550 a year, or $3,379 a month and $1,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross 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.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $49,650 buys what about $52,445 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($60,240).
- 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$23.87 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $40,550 a year ($3,379 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,650. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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