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Job Description


	Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	2,610
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1,100
Business Support Services	1,040
Employment Services	690
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	560
Motion Picture and Video Industries	470
Printing and Related Support Activities	340
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	230
Other Information Services	220
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	200

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Average Annual Salary	$41,950
Average Hourly Wage	$20.17
Total Employment	9,820