Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,140 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $29,130
90th percentile $65,550
Employed locally 30
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,130
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $48,190
    90th
    $65,550

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 62% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 38% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    Wisconsin $41,790

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Milwaukee, WI is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $29,130 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.