Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $60,130 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $86,720
Employed locally 1,170
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $72,260
    90th
    $86,720

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,150
    New Jersey $56,940

    Nearby metros — Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $44,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,020

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in New York, NY-NJ is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 22.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.