Print Binding and Finishing Worker Salary
Print Binding and Finishing Workers earn a median $42,290 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$42,290
$20.33 per hour
Range
$32,220 – $59,150
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
33,180
across the U.S.
▲6.2%
Pay trend: The median for print binding and finishing workers in the U.S. rose from $39,820 (May 2024) to $42,290 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.8%.
What print binding and finishing workers do
Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -17.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 2,300
Employment of print binding and finishing workers is projected to shrink 17.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Print Binding and Finishing Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,160
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,013Monthly
$1,507Twice a month
$1,391Every 2 weeks
$17.38Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,895
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,622
- Medicare (1.45%)$613
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,160
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,220 | $15.49 | $28,069 |
| 25th percentile | $36,910 | $17.75 | $31,837 |
| Median (50th) | $42,290 | $20.33 | $36,160 |
| 75th percentile | $49,130 | $23.62 | $41,656 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,150 | $28.44 | $49,707 |
Print Binding and Finishing Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $108,080 | — | $78,646 | $64,440 – $115,420 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $91,850 | +2.2% | $70,504 | $37,150 – $108,080 | 110 |
| Alaska | $57,200 | +27.6% | $48,140 | $24,770 – $73,420 | 30 |
| Vermont | $48,930 | +17.4% | $40,290 | $42,710 – $55,840 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $48,850 | +3.2% | $41,431 | $39,080 – $61,210 | 140 |
| North Dakota | $48,760 | +21.9% | $41,359 | $36,070 – $64,410 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $48,390 | +1.4% | $39,291 | $38,000 – $61,730 | 1,710 |
| Maine | $48,230 | +10.3% | $38,859 | $37,530 – $58,620 | 180 |
| Illinois | $47,880 | +2.0% | $38,426 | $37,780 – $57,500 | 1,540 |
| Connecticut | $47,750 | +26.6% | $39,323 | $36,250 – $61,550 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $46,630 | +3.7% | $37,536 | $35,100 – $60,880 | 750 |
| New Jersey | $46,600 | +1.3% | $38,596 | $32,220 – $61,500 | 1,640 |
| Oregon | $46,240 | +4.4% | $36,117 | $37,820 – $58,780 | 240 |
| Colorado | $45,780 | +1.0% | $37,658 | $37,330 – $63,080 | 370 |
| California | $45,390 | +5.6% | $37,256 | $35,900 – $59,290 | 1,590 |
| Washington | $45,300 | +1.6% | $38,579 | $36,300 – $62,380 | 460 |
| Maryland | $45,170 | −3.1% | $36,692 | $32,890 – $62,730 | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $45,050 | — | $37,305 | $40,530 – $57,040 | 40 |
| New York | $44,210 | +5.9% | $35,912 | $35,560 – $60,040 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $43,680 | +12.8% | $36,858 | $30,880 – $54,660 | 1,700 |
| Wisconsin | $43,400 | +8.0% | $35,923 | $36,200 – $58,800 | 3,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,010 | −1.6% | $35,418 | $35,750 – $55,730 | 1,640 |
| Virginia | $42,780 | −1.9% | $34,908 | $30,220 – $62,210 | 980 |
| South Dakota | $41,350 | +3.2% | $35,405 | $35,220 – $52,880 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $41,340 | +3.1% | $34,253 | $37,750 – $62,450 | 280 |
| Hawaii | $41,050 | +8.4% | $33,522 | $29,120 – $45,670 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $41,040 | +4.1% | $33,768 | $31,230 – $57,980 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $40,820 | −4.5% | $33,687 | $29,350 – $52,170 | 340 |
| Michigan | $40,460 | +1.1% | $33,221 | $33,280 – $55,310 | 1,320 |
| Idaho | $40,200 | +8.2% | $33,458 | $17,050 – $47,540 | 30 |
| Nevada | $40,200 | +4.1% | $34,481 | $34,590 – $56,160 | 350 |
| Delaware | $40,080 | −30.0% | $32,837 | $31,200 – $59,410 | 40 |
| Arizona | $39,740 | +3.0% | $33,326 | $34,780 – $55,250 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $39,620 | +3.7% | $32,746 | $23,720 – $59,830 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $39,580 | −1.9% | $32,912 | $33,790 – $54,910 | 1,070 |
| Utah | $39,570 | +3.2% | $33,160 | $34,790 – $52,010 | 690 |
| Georgia | $39,310 | +0.8% | $32,348 | $29,380 – $55,690 | 790 |
| Alabama | $39,270 | +7.7% | $32,035 | $26,490 – $46,790 | 440 |
| Iowa | $38,790 | −1.4% | $32,526 | $31,030 – $58,080 | 330 |
| Florida | $38,730 | +3.9% | $33,300 | $31,510 – $51,570 | 1,320 |
| Indiana | $38,730 | +2.2% | $32,187 | $32,080 – $51,240 | 970 |
| Missouri | $38,570 | −1.7% | $32,296 | $31,380 – $58,700 | 1,010 |
| Oklahoma | $37,770 | +0.1% | $31,374 | $28,170 – $43,450 | 140 |
| Kansas | $37,470 | +3.8% | $30,996 | $25,040 – $51,370 | 660 |
| Texas | $37,310 | −0.9% | $32,159 | $30,060 – $52,480 | 1,820 |
| Tennessee | $36,960 | +3.8% | $31,877 | $31,320 – $47,750 | 730 |
| Nebraska | $36,800 | +2.8% | $30,954 | $30,220 – $47,130 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $36,230 | +6.5% | $30,590 | $29,840 – $49,100 | 180 |
| Montana | $36,220 | −5.2% | $30,337 | $31,860 – $50,730 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $29,380 | −5.2% | $25,455 | $28,350 – $46,250 | 80 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing Press Operator | $45,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Prepress Technician and Worker | $48,690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Food Batchmaker | $42,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $42,660 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $41,640 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | $41,600 | No formal educational credential | +1.3% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender | $41,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender | $43,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender | $41,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a print binding and finishing worker make?
The national median salary for print binding and finishing workers is $42,290 a year ($20.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $59,150. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays print binding and finishing workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $108,080.
How many print binding and finishing workers are there in the U.S.?
About 33,180 people work as print binding and finishing workers nationwide.