Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $40,240 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $62,290
Employed locally 120
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $50,580
    90th
    $62,290

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 47% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 53% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,040
    Michigan $39,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Atlanta, GA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Atlanta, GA is 18.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.