Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $54,280 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $57,970
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $53,710
    50th (median)
    $54,280
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $57,970

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 53% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,300
    District of Columbia $63,920
    Colorado $53,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,040
    Wisconsin $41,790

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,290
    Office Clerks, General $58,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Denver, CO is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Denver, CO is 10.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,710.