How much money do proofreaders make?

As of 2014, the median salary for proofreaders is approximately $35,000 per year or $17 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Experience, employment location and job requirements influence the amount of money proofreaders earn.

Proofreaders and copy markers employed in the accounting, advertising and legal industries tend to make more money, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Employment in these fields only accounts for a small percentage of proofreaders, with average hourly earnings ranging from $20 to $24. Most proofreaders are employed within the newspaper or publishing industries and earn the annual median salary of $35,000.