Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $41,600 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $41,600
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $41,600

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 44% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 56% 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
    South Carolina $39,940

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,960
    Office Clerks, General $44,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Proofreaders and Copy Markers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Salt Lake City, UT is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Proofreaders and Copy Markers salaries?

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 15.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.