Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $45,900 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 190
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $82,680

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 52% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 48% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    St. Louis, MO-IL $49,420
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,140
    Illinois $44,600
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $40,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,600

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,820
    Office Clerks, General $45,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Chicago, IL-IN is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 6.7% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.