Highest-paying cities for proofreaders and copy markers
Los Angeles, CA leads at $66,620 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,620 | $48,840–$74,890 |
| New York, NY | $59,740 | $51,410–$80,980 |
| Boston, MA | $57,840 | $56,430–$67,150 |
| Washington, DC | $55,360 | $47,290–$68,120 |
| Denver, CO | $55,320 | $44,960–$55,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,280 | $50,400–$66,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,020 | $45,760–$61,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,900 | $46,500–$75,270 |
| Miami, FL | $52,440 | $35,850–$66,680 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,970 | $38,170–$61,230 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,920 | $44,340–$65,380 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,370 | $42,920–$56,990 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,040 | $44,570–$52,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,740 | $41,270–$55,360 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $44,160 | $41,200–$52,480 |
| Albany, NY | $42,140 | $40,130–$52,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $41,600 | $41,600–$65,460 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,040 | $35,520–$52,300 |
| Tampa, FL | $35,240 | $35,060–$38,550 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.