Careers · Proofreaders and Copy Markers · District of Columbia
Proofreaders and Copy Markers in District of Columbia
Proofreaders and copy markers review transcripts and typeset material to identify and mark grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors for correction. They work in publishing houses, printing facilities, corporate communications departments, and freelance settings In District of Columbia the median pay is $68,120 a year, 33% above the national median of $51,120.
$68,120median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$44,140–$85,300middle half earn
50employed in District of Columbia
$51,120U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against proofreaders and copy markers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against proofreaders and copy markers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringTime ManagementActive Learning
Knowledge areas
English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in other states
New York · $59,740California · $57,490Massachusetts · $57,160New Jersey · $56,700Ohio · $55,560Maryland · $53,920Washington · $53,890Missouri · $52,920Kansas · $51,160Illinois · $50,060
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against proofreaders and copy markers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against proofreaders and copy markers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-9081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.