The salary statistics and trend of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare proofreaders and copy markers salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations. 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 $64,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent proofreaders and copy markers is $30,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of proofreaders and copy markers in the industry of Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,360 | 1.04% | 24.25% |
| 2016 | $44,890 | 3.41% | - |
| 2015 | $43,360 | 4.08% | - |
| 2014 | $41,590 | 7.77% | - |
| 2013 | $38,360 | 10.43% | - |
| 2012 | $34,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of proofreaders and copy markers in three industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) 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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