Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Illinois

Local pay for proofreaders and copy markers in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 43-9081

$50,060

median pay, Illinois

300

employed in Illinois

-2.1%

vs U.S. median

-0.6%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What proofreaders and copy markers earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of proofreaders and copy markers in Illinois earn between $37,770 and $59,350 a year; the U.S. median is $51,120.

$33,950

P10

$37,770

P25

$50,060

MEDIAN

$59,350

P75

$77,030

P90

Pay by metro in Illinois

$51,970

$20k $50k $80k