How much does a Proofreader make in New Jersey? The average Proofreader salary in New Jersey is $63,707 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,905 and $72,764. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Proofreader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Proofreader Salary $48,802 NJ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Proofreader Salary $55,905 NJ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Proofreader Salary $63,707 NJ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Proofreader Salary $72,764 NJ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Proofreader Salary $81,010 NJ February 26, 2024
25% $55,905 10% $48,802 90% $81,010 75% $72,764 $63,707 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Proofreader need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

2.

Adobe: A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C

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Adobe Acrobat: Adobe Acrobat is a family of application software and Web services developed by Adobe Inc. to view, create, manipulate, print and manage Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

Attention to Detail 5.4%
Adobe 2.01%
Adobe Acrobat 1.54%
Others 91.05%

Job Description for Proofreader

Proofreader proofreads, reviews and edits documents for accurate use of grammar and content. Corrects any grammatical, spelling, typographical, or compositional errors in original copy. Being a Proofreader typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Proofreader works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Proofreader typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $65,507 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $66,664 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $66,722 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $65,426 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $67,995 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $65,507 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $64,576 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $64,928 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $66,722 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $65,507 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Proofreader

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