Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $65,170 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $109,310
Employed locally 150
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $77,630
    90th
    $109,310

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 70% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,300
    District of Columbia $63,920
    California $63,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,150
    New Jersey $56,940

    Nearby metros — Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,300
    California $63,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $54,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $45,900
    North Carolina $45,800

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Los Angeles, CA is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 32.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.