Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in Florida

Proofreaders and copy markers in Florida earn the most in Miami (average $53,850 a year) and the least in Tampa ($37,510), across the 2 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the proofreaders and copy markers average at $52,090 and the median at $35,610 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,800.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers average salary by city in Florida

Miami$53,850
Tampa$37,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Miami	$53,850	$52,440	$35,850	$45,448	114
Tampa	$37,510	$35,240	$35,060	$32,319	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. 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 Florida

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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