The salary statistics and trend of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare proofreaders and copy markers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $42,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $55,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of publishing industries (except internet). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) proofreaders and copy markers is $55,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent proofreaders and copy markers is $20,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,140 | 0.29% | 9.02% |
| 2016 | $34,040 | 3.20% | - |
| 2015 | $32,950 | 0.58% | - |
| 2014 | $32,760 | 5.16% | - |
| 2013 | $31,070 | 0.03% | - |
| 2012 | $31,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of proofreaders and copy markers in 13 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of proofreaders and copy markers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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