Format Proofreader Career

*A job as a Format Proofreader falls under the broader career category of Proofreaders and Copy Markers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Proofreaders and Copy Markers : 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.


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Proofreaders and Copy Marker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$52,730

Median Hourly Wage

$25.35*

Total Employed Nationally

5,160


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.