43-9081.00

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

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.

8.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 80% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 84% probability of automation for this role
paper →
80%
of jobs safer
204
jobs riskier than this
-0.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Proofreaders and Copy Markers check documents for errors and mark them for correction — work now largely automated by AI tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Microsoft Editor, which can catch grammar, style, and consistency errors in real time. Professional publishing proofreading for nuanced style and fact-checking retains human value, but routine document proofreading is almost fully automatable. High displacement risk through 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$49,210
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-0.6%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.4
9.2
9.9
10.0
Today
5 Years
10 Years
20 Years

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

Career Pivot Paths

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8.4
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High Risk
84% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →