Proofreaders and Copy Markers

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    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at time of offer may include the Southwest Border including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at time of offer based on operational needs which may or may not align with...

  • Copywriter - Insight Global - Columbus,OH

    Position: Senior Copywriter Location: Columbus, OH 43229 Contract Length: 3 months to start – potential for extension or conversion Pay Rate:...

  • IT Professional - Navy - Columbus,OH

    ABOUT Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America's Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment are key...

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What Proofreaders and copy markers Do

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.


Proofreader and copy marker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 7,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $43,940

Job Outlook for Proofreaders and copy markers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 400
  • Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Proofreader or copy marker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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