There are currently an estimated 12,000 proofreaders in the United States. The proofreader job market is expected to shrink by 0.6% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are proofreaders?
CareerExplorer rates proofreaders with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -100 proofreaders.
What’s the supply of proofreaders?
The proofreader industry is concentrated in New York, California, Illinois
Proofreader job market by state
| State Name | Employed Proofreaders |
|---|---|
| New York | 1,030 |
| California | 300 |
| Illinois | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 |
| Florida | 200 |
| Texas | 200 |
| Massachusetts | 190 |
| New Jersey | 160 |
| Michigan | 140 |
| Colorado | 120 |
| Missouri | 110 |
| Iowa | 110 |
| Ohio | 100 |
| Virginia | 90 |
| Kansas | 90 |
| Indiana | 80 |
| North Carolina | 70 |
| Connecticut | 70 |
| Kentucky | 70 |
| Wisconsin | 60 |
| Washington | 60 |
| District of Columbia | 50 |
| West Virginia | 50 |
| Oklahoma | 40 |
| South Carolina | 40 |