Median Annual Wage: $34,980
Education: Bachelor's degree (79%); Master's degree (9%); High school diploma or equivalent (5%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: Production Assistant; Copy Editor; Proofreader; Assistant Editor; Desk Editor; Typesetter; Page Designer; Content Editor; Copyholder; Editorial Assistant
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
More Office and Administrative Support Careers
- Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
- Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
- Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
- Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
- Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
- Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Proofreaders and Copy Markers.
