Print Binding and Finishing Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for print binding and finishing workers is $42,290 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,380 in New Mexico to $108,080 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,220
- 25th percentile
- $36,910
- Median
- $42,290
- 75th percentile
- $49,130
- Top 10%
- $59,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 33,180 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,080 | +156% | $64,440 | $115,420 | 200 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $91,850 | +117% | $37,150 | $108,080 | 110 |
| 3 | Alaska | $57,200 | +35% | $24,770 | $73,420 | 30 |
| 4 | Vermont | $48,930 | +16% | $42,710 | $55,840 | 80 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $48,850 | +16% | $39,080 | $61,210 | 140 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $48,760 | +15% | $36,070 | $64,410 | 80 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $48,390 | +14% | $38,000 | $61,730 | 1,710 |
| 8 | Maine | $48,230 | +14% | $37,530 | $58,620 | 180 |
| 9 | Illinois | $47,880 | +13% | $37,780 | $57,500 | 1,540 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $47,750 | +13% | $36,250 | $61,550 | 490 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $46,630 | +10% | $35,100 | $60,880 | 750 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $46,600 | +10% | $32,220 | $61,500 | 1,640 |
| 13 | Oregon | $46,240 | +9% | $37,820 | $58,780 | 240 |
| 14 | Colorado | $45,780 | +8% | $37,330 | $63,080 | 370 |
| 15 | California | $45,390 | +7% | $35,900 | $59,290 | 1,590 |
| 16 | Washington | $45,300 | +7% | $36,300 | $62,380 | 460 |
| 17 | Maryland | $45,170 | +7% | $32,890 | $62,730 | 560 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $45,050 | +7% | $40,530 | $57,040 | 40 |
| 19 | New York | $44,210 | +5% | $35,560 | $60,040 | 1,150 |
| 20 | Ohio | $43,680 | +3% | $30,880 | $54,660 | 1,700 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $43,400 | +3% | $36,200 | $58,800 | 3,560 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $43,010 | +2% | $35,750 | $55,730 | 1,640 |
| 23 | Virginia | $42,780 | +1% | $30,220 | $62,210 | 980 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $41,350 | −2% | $35,220 | $52,880 | 110 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $41,340 | −2% | $37,750 | $62,450 | 280 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $41,050 | −3% | $29,120 | $45,670 | 80 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $41,040 | −3% | $31,230 | $57,980 | 200 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $40,820 | −3% | $29,350 | $52,170 | 340 |
| 29 | Michigan | $40,460 | −4% | $33,280 | $55,310 | 1,320 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,200 | −5% | $17,050 | $47,540 | 30 |
| 31 | Nevada | $40,200 | −5% | $34,590 | $56,160 | 350 |
| 32 | Delaware | $40,080 | −5% | $31,200 | $59,410 | 40 |
| 33 | Arizona | $39,740 | −6% | $34,780 | $55,250 | 240 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $39,620 | −6% | $23,720 | $59,830 | 410 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $39,580 | −6% | $33,790 | $54,910 | 1,070 |
| 36 | Utah | $39,570 | −6% | $34,790 | $52,010 | 690 |
| 37 | Georgia | $39,310 | −7% | $29,380 | $55,690 | 790 |
| 38 | Alabama | $39,270 | −7% | $26,490 | $46,790 | 440 |
| 39 | Iowa | $38,790 | −8% | $31,030 | $58,080 | 330 |
| 40 | Florida | $38,730 | −8% | $31,510 | $51,570 | 1,320 |
| 41 | Indiana | $38,730 | −8% | $32,080 | $51,240 | 970 |
| 42 | Missouri | $38,570 | −9% | $31,380 | $58,700 | 1,010 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $37,770 | −11% | $28,170 | $43,450 | 140 |
| 44 | Kansas | $37,470 | −11% | $25,040 | $51,370 | 660 |
| 45 | Texas | $37,310 | −12% | $30,060 | $52,480 | 1,820 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $36,960 | −13% | $31,320 | $47,750 | 730 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $36,800 | −13% | $30,220 | $47,130 | 210 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $36,230 | −14% | $29,840 | $49,100 | 180 |
| 49 | Montana | $36,220 | −14% | $31,860 | $50,730 | 90 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $29,380 | −31% | $28,350 | $46,250 | 80 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary questions
Which state pays print binding and finishing workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $108,080 a year (+156% vs. the national median of $42,290). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays print binding and finishing workers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $29,380 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most print binding and finishing workers work?
Wisconsin has the most jobs, about 3,560, with a median of $43,400.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.