Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $50,740 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $64,260
Employed locally 70
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $50,740
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $64,260

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 52% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 48% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,030
    Office Clerks, General $47,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 3.1% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.