Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,190 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Detroit earn between $35,520 and $52,300.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $52K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,510 | $3,709 | $21.40 |
| Median | $39,040 | $3,253 | $18.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,520 | $2,960 | $17.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,300 | $4,358 | $25.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Proofreaders and copy markers in Detroit earn 3% more than the Michigan average ($43,130) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($54,800). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $51,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $44,510 | $39,040 | $30,160 | $63,190 | 30 |
| Michigan | $43,130 | $35,530 | $32,180 | $63,090 | 140 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $44,510, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $35,370 a year, or $2,947 a month and $1,360 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $44,510 buys what about $44,378 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in nearby metro areas
- Pittsburgh, PA$49,650
- Chicago, IL$53,250
- Cincinnati, OH$54,050
- Louisville, KY$50,150
- Washington, DC$60,980
- Philadelphia, PA$60,240
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 Detroit: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Detroit?
$21.40 an hour on average, and $18.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Detroit?
About $35,370 a year ($2,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,510. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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