Proofreaders & Copy Markers

Also Called: Copy Editor, Proofreader, Typesetter

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,730

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Proofreaders & Copy Markers do

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Transportation • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Videoconferencing systems
  • Notebook computers
  • High capacity removable media drives

Technology

Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Whitesmoke
Computer based training software
Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
InScribe
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 47% Bachelor's degree
  • 23% Associate's degree
  • 12% Some college, no degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Technical Writers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Proofreaders & Copy Markers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Farm & Home Management Educators

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Conventional (Organizer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Cooperation
  • Persistence

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Proofreaders & Copy Markers across the country typically make.

$15.26 / hour
$31,730 /year

Entry Level

$23.46 / hour
$48,790 /year

Median Level

$36.30 / hour
$75,510 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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