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Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Kentucky

Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kentucky earn a median of $46,380 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,380
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($51,120)
Rank among states
16 of 26
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,200; the top 10% earn over $72,830. Nationally the range is $34,510 to $79,290.

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Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in Kentucky

How much do proofreaders and copy markers make in Kentucky?

The median is $46,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,200 and the top 10% earn over $72,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for proofreaders and copy markers?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 26 (−9% vs. the national median of $51,120). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses