Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Iowa
Is Iowa a good place for you to work as a Proofreader or Copy Marker?
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Proofreaders and Copy Markers Work in Iowa?
In 2018, there were 310 Proofreaders and Copy Markers working in the state.
There were 240 Proofreaders and Copy Markers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 100 Proofreaders and Copy Markers working in it, which means Iowa has more Proofreaders and Copy Markers than average.
Job Projections for Iowa
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%.
Iowa Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 30 annual job openings, and a total of 180 jobs for Iowa Proofreaders and Copy Markers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 14,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Proofreaders and Copy Markers Make in Iowa?
In 2018 wages for Proofreaders and Copy Markers ranged from $16,850 to $46,790 with $27,990 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.1 to $22.5. The median hourly rate was $13.46.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $13.42 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.04.
The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Iowa Metros for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 40 | $36,930 |
Top States for Proofreaders and Copy Markers Employment
View the list below to see 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.
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