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 |
265 Very small |
& |
1.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
34 Very few |
| Cook County |
149 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
24 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
12 Very small |
& |
-25.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
5 Very small |
& |
60.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
6,700 Very small |
& |
-3.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,000 Very few |