Print Binding and Finishing Worker Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-5113.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $39,820
    per year
    Salary Range
    $31K – $58K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    36,470
    employed
    Job Growth
    -16.1%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Print Binding and Finishing Workers Make?

    Print Binding and Finishing Workers earn a median annual salary of $39,820 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $31,110 at the 10th percentile to $57,980 at the 90th percentile — a range of $26,870. The highest-paying state is Mississippi at $89,880.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$31,110
    25th percentile$36,070
    Median (50th)$39,820
    75th percentile$48,240
    90th percentile$57,980
    10th: $31,110Median: $39,82090th: $57,980
    Section 02

    Print Binding and Finishing Worker Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Mississippitop$89,880
    Delaware$57,240
    Minnesota$47,700
    New Hampshire$47,320
    Illinois$46,960
    Maryland$46,610
    New Jersey$45,980
    Colorado$45,330
    Massachusetts$44,980
    Alaska$44,830
    Washington$44,580
    Oregon$44,300
    Maine$43,720
    Pennsylvania$43,720
    Virginia$43,630
    California$42,980
    South Carolina$42,760
    New York$41,740
    Vermont$41,690
    North Carolina$40,340
    Wisconsin$40,190
    West Virginia$40,080
    South Dakota$40,050
    Michigan$40,010
    North Dakota$40,010
    Arkansas$39,430
    Iowa$39,330
    Missouri$39,240
    Georgia$39,010
    Ohio$38,740
    Nevada$38,620
    Arizona$38,590
    Utah$38,330
    Montana$38,210
    Kentucky$38,190
    Indiana$37,910
    Hawaii$37,880
    Oklahoma$37,750
    Connecticut$37,730
    Texas$37,630
    Florida$37,290
    Idaho$37,160
    Alabama$36,470
    Kansas$36,100
    Nebraska$35,800
    Tennessee$35,620
    Louisiana$34,030
    New Mexico$30,990
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Print Binding and Finishing Workers

    Mississippi
    Highest paying
    $89,880
    top metro salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $51,640
    $-38,240 vs highest
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
    $49,860
    $-40,020 vs highest
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    $48,370
    $-41,510 vs highest
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
    $47,940
    $-41,940 vs highest
    Minnesota
    $47,700
    $-42,180 vs highest
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
    $47,450
    $-42,430 vs highest
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
    $47,420
    $-42,460 vs highest
    Section 04

    Print Binding and Finishing Worker Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$31,110 – $36,070
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$39,820
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$48,240
    Senior (15+ yrs)$57,980+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Print Binding and Finishing Worker

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Print Binding and Finishing Workers in Mississippi earn $89,880 — $50,060 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($48,240) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-5113.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.