The map below shows you the number of proofer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where proofers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to proofer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the proofer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the proofer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to proofer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the proofer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the proofer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, proofer jobs are in demand. Proofer demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	733	0.00%
2020	809	0.00%
2019	875	0.00%
2018	876	0.00%
2017	864	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,671	$15.71	+2.6%
2024	$31,834	$15.30	+1.9%
2023	$31,239	$15.02	+1.3%
2022	$30,842	$14.83	+0.6%
2021	$30,644	$14.73	+0.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Ohio	11,658,609	2	0%
2	Connecticut	3,588,184	1	0%
3	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1	0%
4	Minnesota	5,576,606	1	0%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	1	0%
6	Washington	7,405,743	0	0%
7	Rhode Island	1,059,639	0	0%
8	Oregon	4,142,776	0	0%
9	Wyoming	579,315	0	0%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	0	0%
11	Idaho	1,716,943	0	0%
12	North Dakota	755,393	0	0%
13	Maine	1,335,907	0	0%
14	Wisconsin	5,795,483	0	0%
15	South Dakota	869,666	0	0%
16	Kansas	2,913,123	0	0%
17	Vermont	623,657	0	0%
18	Montana	1,050,493	0	0%
19	Oklahoma	3,930,864	0	0%
20	Nebraska	1,920,076	0	0%

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