Highest-paying states for proofreaders and copy markers
District of Columbia leads at $68,120 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $68,120 | $44,140–$85,300 |
| New York | $59,740 | $51,050–$78,140 |
| California | $57,490 | $45,400–$73,880 |
| Massachusetts | $57,160 | $56,430–$67,150 |
| New Jersey | $56,700 | $52,330–$71,720 |
| Ohio | $55,560 | $44,460–$62,560 |
| Washington | $53,890 | $41,470–$59,400 |
| Missouri | $52,920 | $42,250–$56,120 |
| Kansas | $51,160 | $38,930–$61,960 |
| Illinois | $50,060 | $37,770–$59,350 |
| Virginia | $48,090 | $43,260–$53,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,510 | $44,280–$66,150 |
| Kentucky | $46,380 | $41,200–$72,360 |
| North Carolina | $46,140 | $44,570–$52,400 |
| Iowa | $44,680 | $43,230–$48,150 |
| Wisconsin | $43,630 | $30,270–$48,790 |
| South Carolina | $42,900 | $40,270–$46,010 |
| Texas | $41,990 | $36,130–$57,380 |
| Indiana | $40,920 | $37,170–$41,870 |
| West Virginia | $36,730 | $25,800–$55,970 |
| Florida | $35,610 | $35,070–$64,100 |
| Michigan | $35,530 | $34,510–$48,620 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.