Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $41,360 -16% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $61,240
Employed locally 30
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $41,360
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $61,240

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 56% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 44% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,330

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,830
    Customer Service Representatives $41,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Pittsburgh, PA is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 16% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.