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Print Binding and Finishing Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,390
Median Annual Salary
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+5.6% vs 2024
$46,390
Mean Salary
$45,390
Median Salary
$21.82
Hourly Rate
1,590 people work as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California earn a median salary of $45,390 per year ($3,782/month).
This is 2.0% above the national average of $44,515.
California ranks #15 out of 50 states for Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay.
Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Judgment and Decision Making
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
3.51
Production and Processing
3.38
Mechanical
3.24
Customer and Personal Service
3.08
Mathematics
2.9
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(87.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California
Salaries for Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,480 and $51,230.
Median $45,390
P10: $35,900P25: $38,480P75: $51,230P90: $59,290
10th
$35,900
25th
$38,480
Median
$45,390
75th
$51,230
90th
$59,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,900
$17.26
$2,991
25th Percentile
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
Median (50th)
$45,390
$21.82
$3,782
75th Percentile
$51,230
$24.63
$4,269
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,290
$28.50
$4,940
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,390 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
California ranks #15 of 50 states
$44,515
National avg. for Print Binding and Finishing Workers
How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California is $45,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,390.
What is the salary range for a Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California?
Salaries for Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile to $59,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,480 and $51,230.
What is the starting salary for a Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California?
Entry-level Print Binding and Finishing Workers positions in California typically start around $35,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,590 people are employed as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California is approximately $21.82 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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