Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Missouri

Proofreaders and copy markers in Missouri earn the most in St. Louis (average $55,870 a year) and the least in Kansas City ($47,660), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the proofreaders and copy markers average at $50,590 and the median at $52,920 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,800.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers average salary by city in Missouri

St. Louis$55,870
Kansas City$47,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Louis	$55,870	$55,280	$50,400	$44,824	95
Kansas City	$47,660	$48,370	$42,920	$38,696	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary in other states

Proofreaders and Copy Markers salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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