DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 64 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 5,160 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Journal LLC | $28,800 | 13 | -41.5% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $33,500 | -1.5% | 10 | 9 |
| Whitestone, NY | $28,800 | -15.3% | 13 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $52,000 | -18.5% | 7 |
| Texas | $51,302 | +2.6% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $41,600 | N/A | 1 |
| Nebraska | $36,327 | -31.7% | 4 |
| Virginia | $36,005 | -24.1% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $32,000 | -43.8% | 1 |
| New York | $32,000 | -41.2% | 25 |
| Florida | $30,091 | -19.4% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Proofreaders and Copy Markers positions, 80% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 20% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| World Journal LLC | Not specified | $28,800 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Proofreaders and Copy Markers is Information (Technology) at $34,956.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 64 DOL filings, the median salary for a Proofreaders and Copy Markers is $34,000, ranging from $30,000 to $40,664.
The 90th percentile salary is $78,040 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $33,500.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Proofreaders and Copy Markers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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