The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Banks and credit unions
- Newspapers, magazines, and book publishers
- Commercial printing and business forms companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. Some proofreading is now done by computers so fewer proofreaders are needed.
Job openings will occur as people in this career change jobs or leave the field.
Proofreaders (CIS 100165)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
168 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
98 Very small |
& |
-5.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Du Page County |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
12,000 Very small |
& |
-0.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,900 Very few |