Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $58,150 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $43,630
90th percentile $64,560
Employed locally 60
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,630
    25th
    $49,630
    50th (median)
    $58,150
    75th
    $64,560
    90th
    $64,560

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 67% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 33% 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
    New Jersey $56,940

    Nearby metros — Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,990

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,360
    Office Clerks, General $41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Dallas, TX is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Dallas, TX is 18.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $43,630 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,630.