Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,480 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Boston earn between $56,430 and $67,150.
- $52K10th
- $56K25th
- $58KMedian
- $67K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,820 | $5,152 | $29.72 |
| Median | $57,840 | $4,820 | $27.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,430 | $4,702 | $27.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,150 | $5,596 | $32.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Proofreaders and copy markers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($61,230) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($54,800). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $51,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $61,820 | $57,840 | $51,870 | $74,480 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $61,230 | $57,160 | $51,870 | $74,480 | 190 |
| United States | $54,800 | $51,120 | $34,510 | $79,290 | 4,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $61,820, a single filer in Boston takes home about $49,081 a year, or $4,090 a month and $1,888 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $51,852 | $4,321 |
| Working in MA | $49,081 | $4,090 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $61,820 buys what about $57,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$47,050
- New York, NY$67,880
- Philadelphia, PA$60,240
- Washington, DC$60,980
- Pittsburgh, PA$49,650
- Detroit, MI$44,510
Highest-paying cities for proofreaders and copy markers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,880).
- New York, NY$67,880
- Los Angeles, CA$64,550
- Boston, MA$61,820
- Washington, DC$60,980
- Philadelphia, PA$60,240
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in Boston: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Boston?
$29.72 an hour on average, and $27.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Boston?
About $49,081 a year ($4,090 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,820. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9081; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.18, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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