Highest Paying State $63,820 California
National Avg Median $47,636 Across 26 states
Lowest Paying State $37,330 Florida

Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in All 50 States

Compare Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $63,820 $63,720 $35,850 $90,940 340
New Jersey $56,940 $59,810 $41,360 $80,020 160
Washington $55,760 $60,070 $42,970 $96,840 40
Massachusetts $54,790 $60,070 $47,590 $86,670 N/A
Maryland $54,680 $55,550 $45,730 $70,000 60
New York $54,380 $60,830 $35,360 $85,830 1,230
Colorado $53,710 $53,720 $38,630 $57,970 70
Nebraska $53,220 $50,280 $33,990 $59,150 40
Minnesota $50,560 $50,690 $40,970 $61,070 80
Texas $49,990 $49,510 $31,190 $65,240 200
Ohio $48,180 $51,070 $37,850 $66,640 130
Missouri $47,700 $48,470 $32,620 $61,300 80
Virginia $47,430 $49,910 $35,350 $60,460 170
Kansas $46,960 $45,240 $24,260 $63,680 90
North Carolina $45,800 $50,560 $35,350 $70,710 60
Pennsylvania $45,510 $47,540 $35,450 $61,460 270
Illinois $44,600 $48,520 $33,530 $79,310 220
Iowa $43,630 $44,080 $31,290 $55,610 160
Kentucky $42,500 $49,690 $40,000 $70,720 70
Wisconsin $41,790 $43,480 $27,690 $66,730 100
Georgia $41,750 $45,740 $30,430 $62,290 180
South Carolina $39,940 $41,450 $36,570 $44,870 70
Indiana $39,590 $41,090 $35,630 $49,590 90
Michigan $39,380 $48,610 $33,280 $80,240 160
Oregon $38,600 $40,670 $31,840 $51,050 30
Florida $37,330 $44,970 $29,060 $71,390 220

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary FAQs

Which state pays Proofreaders and Copy Markerss the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markerss at $63,820 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($63,820), New Jersey ($56,940), Washington ($55,760), Massachusetts ($54,790), Maryland ($54,680).

What is the average Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary nationally?

The average median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary across all 26 states is $47,636 per year. The salary ranges from $37,330 in Florida to $63,820 in California — a difference of $26,490.

Which state pays Proofreaders and Copy Markerss the least?

Florida has the lowest median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary at $37,330 per year. However, cost of living in Florida may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.