Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $44,020 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $59,930
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $59,930

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 51% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,300
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,170
    District of Columbia $63,920
    California $63,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,150

    Nearby metros — Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,130
    Rochester, NY $44,420

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,710
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Proofreaders and Copy Markers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Albany, NY is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Proofreaders and Copy Markers salaries?

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Albany, NY is 10.5% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Albany?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.