Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $44,420 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $69,960
Employed locally 30
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $43,320
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $69,960

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 60% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 40% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,130
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,020

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Rochester, NY is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Rochester, NY is 9.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,320.