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Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in California (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 300 employed

Annual Mean
$59,630
$28.67/hr
Annual Median
$57,490
$27.64/hr
Bottom 10%
$34,320
$16.50/hr
Top 10%
$81,500
$39.19/hr
Location vs National Average
California
$59,630
Difference
+8.8% vs US avg
US National
$54,800

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$34,320
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$45,400
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$57,490
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$73,880
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$81,500

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$34K

25th

$45K

Median

$57K

75th

$74K

90th

$82K

California has a relatively small Proofreaders and Copy Markers workforce (approximately 300 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In California, Proofreaders and Copy Markers salaries range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $81,500 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $47,180 (82% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in California

Metro areas with highest Proofreaders and Copy Markers wages

How Proofreaders and Copy Markers Compares in California

The average Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary of $59,630 in California ranks above the national average of $54,800. There are approximately 300 Proofreaders and Copy Markerss employed in California.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.