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Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Louisiana
Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as a Proofreader or Copy Marker?
How Many Proofreaders and Copy Markers Work in Louisiana?
There were 40 Proofreaders and Copy Markers employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for Louisiana
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%.

Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Proofreaders and Copy Markers job openings in Louisiana, and 50 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 14,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Proofreaders and Copy Markers Make in Louisiana?
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.31 an hour.
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Top States for Proofreaders and Copy Markers Employment
The table below shows the states 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.