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Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in New York

Proofreaders and Copy Markers in New York earn a median of $59,740 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$59,740
vs. U.S. median
+17% ($51,120)
Rank among states
2 of 26
Jobs in the state
1,030

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,080; the top 10% earn over $97,300. Nationally the range is $34,510 to $79,290.

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Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in New York

How much do proofreaders and copy markers make in New York?

The median is $59,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,080 and the top 10% earn over $97,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for proofreaders and copy markers?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 26 (+17% 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