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.
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 |
Best cities for print binding and finishing workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $49,250 | $39,459 | $38,090 | 1,160 |
| 2 | Detroit, MI | $46,970 | $38,175 | $38,061 | 520 |
| 3 | Milwaukee, WI | $44,360 | $36,652 | $37,811 | 1,490 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $48,610 | $39,456 | $37,641 | 1,290 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $49,420 | $40,090 | $36,819 | 680 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $48,470 | $38,922 | $35,950 | 460 |
| 7 | St. Louis, MO | $39,200 | $32,772 | $34,465 | 460 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $42,870 | $35,310 | $34,431 | 710 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $46,600 | $37,704 | $33,496 | 1,940 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, CA | $46,110 | $37,796 | $33,281 | 760 |
| 11 | Atlanta, GA | $39,310 | $32,348 | $32,329 | 570 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $37,440 | $32,263 | $31,296 | 1,000 |
| 13 | Miami, FL | $39,080 | $33,581 | $29,417 | 440 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $49,420
- Chicago, IL — $49,250
- Minneapolis, MN — $48,610
- Boston, MA — $48,470
- Detroit, MI — $46,970
- New York, NY — $46,600
- Los Angeles, CA — $46,110
- Milwaukee, WI — $44,360
- Philadelphia, PA — $42,870
- Atlanta, GA — $39,310
- St. Louis, MO — $39,200
- Miami, FL — $39,080
- Dallas, TX — $37,440
Print Binding and Finishing Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $108,080 | $78,646 | $64,440 – $115,420 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $91,850 | $70,504 | $37,150 – $108,080 | 110 |
| Alaska | $57,200 | $48,140 | $24,770 – $73,420 | 30 |
| Vermont | $48,930 | $40,290 | $42,710 – $55,840 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $48,850 | $41,431 | $39,080 – $61,210 | 140 |
| North Dakota | $48,760 | $41,359 | $36,070 – $64,410 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $48,390 | $39,291 | $38,000 – $61,730 | 1,710 |
| Maine | $48,230 | $38,859 | $37,530 – $58,620 | 180 |
| Illinois | $47,880 | $38,426 | $37,780 – $57,500 | 1,540 |
| Connecticut | $47,750 | $39,323 | $36,250 – $61,550 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $46,630 | $37,536 | $35,100 – $60,880 | 750 |
| New Jersey | $46,600 | $38,596 | $32,220 – $61,500 | 1,640 |
| Oregon | $46,240 | $36,117 | $37,820 – $58,780 | 240 |
| Colorado | $45,780 | $37,658 | $37,330 – $63,080 | 370 |
| California | $45,390 | $37,256 | $35,900 – $59,290 | 1,590 |
| Washington | $45,300 | $38,579 | $36,300 – $62,380 | 460 |
| Maryland | $45,170 | $36,692 | $32,890 – $62,730 | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $45,050 | $37,305 | $40,530 – $57,040 | 40 |
| New York | $44,210 | $35,912 | $35,560 – $60,040 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $43,680 | $36,858 | $30,880 – $54,660 | 1,700 |
| Wisconsin | $43,400 | $35,923 | $36,200 – $58,800 | 3,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,010 | $35,418 | $35,750 – $55,730 | 1,640 |
| Virginia | $42,780 | $34,908 | $30,220 – $62,210 | 980 |
| South Dakota | $41,350 | $35,405 | $35,220 – $52,880 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $41,340 | $34,253 | $37,750 – $62,450 | 280 |
| Hawaii | $41,050 | $33,522 | $29,120 – $45,670 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $41,040 | $33,768 | $31,230 – $57,980 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $40,820 | $33,687 | $29,350 – $52,170 | 340 |
| Michigan | $40,460 | $33,221 | $33,280 – $55,310 | 1,320 |
| Idaho | $40,200 | $33,458 | $17,050 – $47,540 | 30 |
| Nevada | $40,200 | $34,481 | $34,590 – $56,160 | 350 |
| Delaware | $40,080 | $32,837 | $31,200 – $59,410 | 40 |
| Arizona | $39,740 | $33,326 | $34,780 – $55,250 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $39,620 | $32,746 | $23,720 – $59,830 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $39,580 | $32,912 | $33,790 – $54,910 | 1,070 |
| Utah | $39,570 | $33,160 | $34,790 – $52,010 | 690 |
| Georgia | $39,310 | $32,348 | $29,380 – $55,690 | 790 |
| Alabama | $39,270 | $32,035 | $26,490 – $46,790 | 440 |
| Iowa | $38,790 | $32,526 | $31,030 – $58,080 | 330 |
| Florida | $38,730 | $33,300 | $31,510 – $51,570 | 1,320 |
| Indiana | $38,730 | $32,187 | $32,080 – $51,240 | 970 |
| Missouri | $38,570 | $32,296 | $31,380 – $58,700 | 1,010 |
| Oklahoma | $37,770 | $31,374 | $28,170 – $43,450 | 140 |
| Kansas | $37,470 | $30,996 | $25,040 – $51,370 | 660 |
| Texas | $37,310 | $32,159 | $30,060 – $52,480 | 1,820 |
| Tennessee | $36,960 | $31,877 | $31,320 – $47,750 | 730 |
| Nebraska | $36,800 | $30,954 | $30,220 – $47,130 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $36,230 | $30,590 | $29,840 – $49,100 | 180 |
| Montana | $36,220 | $30,337 | $31,860 – $50,730 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $29,380 | $25,455 | $28,350 – $46,250 | 80 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.