Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $38,600 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $51,050
Employed locally 30
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $38,590
    50th (median)
    $38,600
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $51,050

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 41% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 59% 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
    California $63,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,150
    New York $54,380
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,280
    Colorado $53,710

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,230
    Customer Service Representatives $47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $52,260
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Portland, OR-WA is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 21.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,590.