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Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-9081
17.8% AI Exposure — High
$51,120
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,100
Proj. Annual Openings
4,580
Employment (OEWS 2025)
82/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure17.8%
AI Resiliency82/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Writing
3.Speaking
4.Active Listening
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Copy Editor, Copyholder, Editorial Assistant, News Copy Editor, Proofer, Proofreader
Representative Tasks
- •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.
- •Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
- •Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- •Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- •Coordinate operational activities.
- •Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
- •Collaborate with others to determine production details.
Tools & Technologies
Adobe Creative Cloud software · hotAdobe Illustrator · hotAdobe InDesign · hotAdobe Photoshop · hotMicrosoft Word · hotAdobe After Effects · hotAdobe CaptivateAdobe FrameMakerAdobe InCopyApple Final Cut Pro
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $51,120 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 82/100 | N/A |