Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,210
↑ 54.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Proofreaders and Copy Markers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Proofreaders and Copy Markers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.1% since 2011 ($31,940 → $49,210)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,210
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,210 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $48,790 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $45,410 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $43,940 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $41,140 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $40,630 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $39,140 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $37,550 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $36,960 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $35,630 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $34,980 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | $33,130 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $32,780 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $31,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.