Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,590 or more. The middle half of proofreaders and copy markers in Minneapolis earn between $49,450 and $57,350.
- $43K10th
- $49K25th
- $52KMedian
- $57K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,830 | $4,402 | $25.40 |
| Median | $52,250 | $4,354 | $25.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,450 | $4,121 | $23.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,350 | $4,779 | $27.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Proofreaders and copy markers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($52,200) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($54,800). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $51,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $52,830 | $52,250 | $42,720 | $57,590 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $52,200 | $49,450 | $42,720 | $57,590 | n/a |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $52,830, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $42,560 a year, or $3,547 a month and $1,637 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $42,913 | $3,576 |
| Working in MN | $42,560 | $3,547 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for proofreaders and copy markers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $52,830 buys what about $50,400 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$53,250
- Kansas City, MO$47,660
- St. Louis, MO$55,870
- Detroit, MI$44,510
- Cincinnati, OH$54,050
- Louisville, KY$50,150
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do proofreaders and copy markers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$25.40 an hour on average, and $25.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level proofreaders and copy markers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the proofreaders and copy markers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $42,560 a year ($3,547 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,830. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do proofreaders and copy markers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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