Also called: Proof Editor
Catches typos, spelling, and formatting errors before anything is printed or published.
A proofreader reads a book's final pages slowly, checking every comma, page number, and hyphen against the style guide.
BLS proofreaders median about $47k.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Strong English skills; degree common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: English.
Shrinking. BLS projects decline as software takes over.
High risk for 10 years. AI now catches most typos and formatting errors instantly, so paid proofreading keeps shrinking.
Classes: English, Journalism, Typing or office tech, AP Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-9081.
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