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Hi, can anyone tell me what the current page rate is for proofreaders in TX?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Renegar on June 19, 2009 at 9:43

Hey, Jarneka!

I've been a proofreader in Texas for the past 16 years or so and have been charging 35 cents per page since 1993! (So much for a cost of living increase, huh?) Unfortunately most court reporters just aren't willing to pay much more above that unless in rush situations and/or heavy medical/technical transcripts. But generally speaking, nationwide, 35 cents per page seems to be the going rate and a good number to start at for negotiation purposes. I hope this was able to help you! --Chris

Permalink Reply by Randy Renier Espinoza on June 20, 2009 at 7:31

Hi, Chris.

Is the 35-cents-per-page rate for 3 days or 2 days? Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Chris Renegar on June 20, 2009 at 7:38

Hey, Randy.

The 35-cents-per-page rate is what seems to be the going rate for "normal" turnaround, which most proofreaders seem to classify as three days. (I, personally, count it as three calendar days, not three business days.) It is up to the individual proofreader, of course, but "rush" as an industry standard (and the associated rush rate), seems to apply only in cases of 48 hours or less in which to turn back your product.

Permalink Reply by Randy Renier Espinoza on June 20, 2009 at 7:41

Thanks, Chris. One more thing: What's the difference between calendar days and business days?

Permalink Reply by Chris Renegar on June 20, 2009 at 7:49

Business days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Calendar days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Some proofreaders, when they say three-day turnaround, they mean three "business days." Let's say for example that you receive a job on a Friday. That is the first "business day." Second business day would be Monday. Third business day would be Tuesday. So in essence, the proofreader has had the job in his/her possession for five days before being returned back to the client (although only three of those were "counted").

If a proofreader works according to calendar days, that means that were the same job accepted on a Friday, that he/she would have only until Monday to return it back to the client. (In other words, weekends count!)

Most court reporters get their work done during the weekend so don't tend to appreciate those proofreaders who operate by business days rather than calendar days. I hope this wasn't too confusing! :-)

Permalink Reply by Randy Renier Espinoza on June 20, 2009 at 7:51

Yeah, got it, Charles. Thanks a lot.

Permalink Reply by Jarneka on June 26, 2009 at 22:57