District of Columbia

Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$69,220
+22.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.28
 
10th Percentile
$44,130
Entry level
90th Percentile
$103,200
Senior level
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Salary Range

Proofreaders and Copy Markers in District of Columbia earn between $44,130 and $103,200, with a mean of $69,220. The national average for this role is $56,321.

$69,220 mean
10th Percentile$44,13090th Percentile$103,200

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$69,220
National Average$56,321
New York$65,980
Massachusetts$61,230
New Jersey$59,790
California$59,630
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.