Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $70,300 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.80
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $91,680
Employed locally 70
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $70,300
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $91,680

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 53% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    New Jersey $56,940

    Nearby metros — Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,170
    California $63,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $54,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $45,900
    North Carolina $45,800

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in San Francisco, CA is $33.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in San Francisco, CA is 42.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.