The salary statistics and trend of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers 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 | $20,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $42,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $55,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers. 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 $55,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent proofreaders and copy markers is $20,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,100 | 0.76% | 9.27% |
| 2016 | $33,840 | 3.37% | - |
| 2015 | $32,700 | 0.61% | - |
| 2014 | $32,500 | 4.77% | - |
| 2013 | $30,950 | 0.03% | - |
| 2012 | $30,940 | - | - |
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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