Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $37,330 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $57,740
Employed locally 60
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $37,330
    90th
    $57,740

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary vs area income 52% Median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary is 48% 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
    Florida $37,330

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Tampa, FL is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Tampa, FL is 24.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.