Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary by City (2026)
27 metro areas · National average: $50,834 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Proofreaders and Copy Markers salaries across 27 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $66,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,460 |
| New York, NY | $62,820 |
| Boston, MA | $60,760 |
| Washington, DC | $58,620 |
| Denver, CO | $55,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $55,280 |
| Detroit, MI | $54,080 |
| Des Moines, IA | $52,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,330 |
| Miami, FL | $51,940 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,810 |
| Austin, TX | $50,320 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,260 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,590 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,090 |
| Albany, NY | $45,020 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $44,710 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,210 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,190 |
| Atlanta, GA | $44,100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $43,930 |
| Portland, OR | $42,840 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,820 |
| Tampa, FL | $39,140 |