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Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Georgia
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- Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Georgia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Proofreaders and Copy Markers Work in Georgia?
In Georgia, there were 210 people working as Proofreaders and Copy Markers in the year 2018.
The typical state has 100 Proofreaders and Copy Markers working in it, which means Georgia has more Proofreaders and Copy Markers than average.
Job Projections for Georgia
Jobs for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 1.4%.
Georgia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 30 annual job openings, and a total of 230 jobs for Georgia Proofreaders and Copy Markers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 14,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Proofreaders and Copy Markers Make in Georgia?
In 2018 wages for Proofreaders and Copy Markers ranged from $18,550 to $49,360 with $27,190 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.92 to $23.73. The median hourly rate was $13.07.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $12.24 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.83.
The median salary in Georgia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Georgia Metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 180 | $27,090 |
Top States for Proofreaders and Copy Markers Employment
View the list below to see where most Proofreaders and Copy Markers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York | 1,530 | $46,290 |
California | 1,150 | $40,740 |
Texas | 500 | $0 |
Illinois | 450 | $46,810 |
Pennsylvania | 440 | $35,160 |
Virginia | 360 | $38,340 |
Michigan | 360 | $36,650 |
Massachusetts | 360 | $40,610 |
Iowa | 310 | $27,990 |
New Jersey | 290 | $48,200 |
Minnesota | 280 | $38,270 |
Washington | 250 | $52,990 |
Georgia | 210 | $27,190 |
Colorado | 170 | $35,090 |
Florida | 150 | $33,000 |
Nebraska | 130 | $34,480 |
Wisconsin | 130 | $42,970 |
Indiana | 100 | $37,040 |
Missouri | 100 | $34,740 |
District of Columbia | 100 | $49,050 |
Below are the states where Proofreaders and Copy Markers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Washington | $52,990 |
Maryland | $49,510 |
District of Columbia | $49,050 |
New Jersey | $48,200 |
Oregon | $47,650 |
Illinois | $46,810 |
New York | $46,290 |
Montana | $44,330 |
North Carolina | $43,470 |
Nevada | $43,260 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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