Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $54,790 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $87,660
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $52,580
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $87,660

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 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
    Massachusetts $54,790
    Maryland $54,680
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,990

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$49,060
    Office Clerks, General$49,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Boston, MA-NH is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 11.3% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,580.