As of June 2026, Proofreaders and Copy Markers has an AI-exposure score of 78/100 (Very High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

78/100
Very High exposure
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More exposed than 98% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$51,120. About 1,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
  • Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
  • Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
  • Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
  • Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
Augmentable
  • Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (91%).

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