Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,990 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $67,830
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $44,090
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $67,830

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 49% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 51% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,150

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Austin, TX is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Austin, TX is 2.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,090.