Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $48,550 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $80,240
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $36,320
    50th (median)
    $48,550
    75th
    $66,740
    90th
    $80,240

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 65% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 35% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,740
    Minnesota $50,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    Missouri $47,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,140

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,640
    Customer Service Representatives $45,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Detroit, MI is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Detroit, MI is 1.3% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,320.