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Proofreaders and Copy Markers vs. Customer Service Representatives: Who Earns More?

Proofreaders and Copy Markerss out-earn Customer Service Representativess by $6K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Proofreaders and Copy Markerss land at $51,120 and Customer Service Representativess at $44,770. The education gap is real: proofreaders and copy marker programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Proofreaders and Copy Markerss is District of Columbia ($68,120); for Customer Service Representativess it's Washington ($50,330).

Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Customer Service Representatives
Median salary
$51,120
$44,770
Hourly rate
$24.58/hr
$21.53/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,510
$31,750
Senior level (90th %)
$79,290
$63,590
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employment
4,580
2,595,750
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
-5%
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Proofreaders and Copy Markers median pay.

State
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Customer Service Representatives
District of Columbia
$68,120
$48,250
New York
$59,740
$48,000
California
$57,490
$49,560
Massachusetts
$57,160
$49,120
New Jersey
$56,700
$47,740
Ohio
$55,560
$45,610
Washington
$53,890
$50,330
Missouri
$52,920
$44,190
Illinois
$50,060
$46,130
Minnesota
$49,450
$48,800
Pennsylvania
$47,510
$44,630
Iowa
$44,680
$46,090
Wisconsin
$43,630
$46,970
Indiana
$40,920
$43,140
Michigan
$35,530
$43,950

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Proofreaders and Copy Markerss or Customer Service Representativess?

Proofreaders and Copy Markerss earn more nationally. The median is $51,120 for Proofreaders and Copy Markerss versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representativess, a difference of $6K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Proofreaders and Copy Markers or Customer Service Representatives?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Proofreaders and Copy Markers or Customer Service Representatives?

Proofreaders and Copy Markers typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service Representatives requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Proofreaders and Copy Markerss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Proofreaders and Copy Markerss at $68,120/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Proofreaders and Copy Markers vs. Customer Service Representatives pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Proofreaders and Copy Markerss earn $68,120 vs. $48,250 for Customer Service Representativess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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