Proofreaders and Copy Markers

This post summarizes key statistics on Proofreaders and Copy Markers using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.

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Age IncMed
20 6,109
25 26,779
30 38,622
35 24,434
40 56,646
45 44,596
50 34,574
55 56,704
60 49,722
65 48,866


Hours Worked Share
0-20 24.30
20-39 15.60
39-41 49.40
41-50 8.70
50-60 1.50
More than 60 0.40

Income Over Career


This chart provides the median income by age for Proofreaders and Copy Markers.

Ten Most Common Industries


Share Income Industry
21.90 17,011 Business services, n.e.c.
15.90 42,227 Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers
5.00 64,824 Advertising
4.60 49,722 Computer and data processing services
4.50 65,971 Personnel supply services
4.50 68,044 Legal services
3.60 51,033 General government, n.e.c.
2.90 64,824 Insurance
2.30 14,175 Newspaper publishing and printing
2.30 15,448 Colleges and universities

This table highlights the top industries people working as Proofreaders and Copy Markers work in, and how much they earn in each industry.

Education Distribution


This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Proofreaders and Copy Markers. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.

Ten Most Common Majors


This table highlights the top majors people working as Proofreaders and Copy Markers received, and how earnings vary by major.

Weekly Hours Distribution


This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Proofreaders and Copy Markers. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.

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