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Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kentucky

Considering working as a Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kentucky? Here’s what the data says. Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

$42,500 Median Annual Wage (Kentucky)

$30,503 National Median Annual Wage

70 Kentucky Employment

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What do Proofreaders and Copy Markers Make in Kentucky?

For proofreaders and copy markers working in Kentucky, wages run about $42,500 per year (or roughly $20.43/hour).Earnings range from $40,000 at the 10th percentile to $70,720 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$40,000	$19.23
25th percentile	$40,000	$19.23
Median (50th)	$42,500	$20.43
75th percentile	$57,820	$27.80
90th percentile	$70,720	$34.00

Salary ranges for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kentucky

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Kentucky compared to the national average — is 0.98.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, proofreaders and copy markers earn a median of $30,503 per year ($14.67/hour), exceeding the Kentucky median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 282,552 proofreaders and copy markers in the U.S.. In Kentucky alone, about 70 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 90 proofreaders and copy markers.

Forecasted number of jobs for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Top Kentucky Metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

The metro areas below employ the most proofreaders and copy markers in Kentucky.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	40	$40,670

Top States for Proofreaders and Copy Markers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most proofreaders and copy markers work.

State	Number Employed
New York	1,230
California	340
Pennsylvania	270
Illinois	220
Florida	220
Texas	200
Georgia	180
Virginia	170
Michigan	160
New Jersey	160
Iowa	160
Ohio	130
Wisconsin	100
Indiana	90
Kansas	90
Minnesota	80
Missouri	80
District of Columbia	70
Colorado	70
Kentucky	70

Highest-Paying States for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

These states pay the most for proofreaders and copy markers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$63,920
California	$63,820
New Jersey	$56,940
Washington	$55,760
Massachusetts	$54,790
Maryland	$54,680
New York	$54,380
Colorado	$53,710
Nebraska	$53,220
Minnesota	$50,560

Skills

Top proofreaders and copy markers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension 4.2 / 5

Writing 3.6 / 5

Speaking 3.2 / 5

Active Listening 3.1 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.0 / 5

Monitoring 2.9 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language 5.0 / 5

Communications and Media 3.4 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.0 / 5

Administrative 2.6 / 5

Administration and Management 2.4 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 2.2 / 5

Abilities

Top abilities for proofreaders and copy markers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension 4.4 / 5

Near Vision 3.9 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.8 / 5

Written Expression 3.6 / 5

Oral Expression 3.5 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.2 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, proofreaders and copy markers typically:

Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Working with Computers
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects In-demand technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software

Other careers like proofreaders and copy markers include:

Also Known As

Braille Proofreader, Checker, Clerical Proofreader, Content Analyst, Content Coordinator, Copy Coordinator, Copy Editor, Copy Holder, Copy Preparer, Copy Reader, Copyholder, Copyman, Data Examination Clerk, Data Reviewer, Digital Content Coordinator.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 43-9081.00

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