Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,890 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $67,760
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $67,760
    90th
    $67,760

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,380
    Customer Service Representatives $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kansas is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Kansas is 11.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.