Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in California
Proofreaders and Copy Markers in California earn a median of $57,490 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($51,120)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $81,500. Nationally the range is $34,510 to $79,290.
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in California
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make in California?
The median is $57,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $81,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for proofreaders and copy markers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 26 (+12% vs. the national median of $51,120). Living costs are not included.