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Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Median Salary
48,790
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

62%

Self-employed

26%

Private not for profit

6%

Federal Government

3%

State and local government

3%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,850

10%

$48,790

Median

$70,370

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    47%

  • Associate's degree

    23%

  • Some college

    12%

  • High school

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Writing, General
  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
  • Journalism
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Communications and Media
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.