Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for proofreaders and copy markers is $28.72 an hour ($59,740 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($51,120). New York ranks 2nd of 26 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for proofreaders and copy markers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| 25% of workers | $24.54 | $51,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.72 | $59,740 |
| 75% of workers | $37.57 | $78,140 |
| 90% of workers | $46.78 | $97,300 |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $59,740 | 970 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $42,140 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for proofreaders and copy markers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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