Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $47,880 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $86,530
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $86,530

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 57% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 43% 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
    District of Columbia $63,920
    California $63,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $54,680
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Des Moines, IA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.