The annual salary statistics of proofreaders and copy markers in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana is shown in Table 1. The wage data of proofreaders and copy markers in Indianapolis-Carmel is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for proofreaders and copy markers in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $45,180. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $37,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $32,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of proofreaders and copy markers from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $37,510 | 4.08% | 7.28% |
| 2017 | $35,980 | 1.39% | - |
| 2016 | $35,480 | 3.58% | - |
| 2015 | $34,210 | 1.34% | - |
| 2014 | $33,750 | 2.55% | - |
| 2013 | $32,890 | -5.75% | - |
| 2012 | $34,780 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $37,510, Indianapolis-Carmel is the highest paying city for proofreaders and copy markers in state of Indiana, followed by Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $33,540). In comparison, the median annual salary of proofreaders and copy markers in Indianapolis-Carmel is 10.6 percent (10.6%) higher than that in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel | |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area |