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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.

$48,790
Median Pay
4-6 years
Training
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High Disruption Risk
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AI Impact Assessment

AI Resilience Score

Score 0/6: high AI task exposure, declining job demand, limited human advantage creates significant risk from AI disruption

🔴High Disruption Risk

How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
High+0

98% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Declining+0

-1% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Weak+0

EPOCH score: 8/25

Total Score0/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
  • Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
  • Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
  • Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
  • Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
  • Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Microsoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatProofreading softwareStyle guides/references

Key Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningPerceptual SpeedInformation OrderingSpeech Recognition

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Compensation Details

$31,730
10th Percentile
$48,790
Median
$75,510
90th Percentile

Based on 5,490 employed workers

Also Known As

Braille ProofreaderCheckerClerical ProofreaderContent CoordinatorCopy CoordinatorCopy EditorCopy HolderCopy PreparerCopy ReaderCopyholder

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 43-9081.00