Bindery Workers

Bindery workers' earnings vary according to the type of work they do, where they live, and if they are covered by union contracts. Print binding and finishing workers earned mean annual salaries of $41,150 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Annual salaries ranged from less than $29,220 for the bottom 10 percent of workers to $56,090 or more for the top 10 percent of these workers. Fifty percent of print binding and finishing workers earned between $34,520 and $46,740.

Workers under union contracts usually have higher earnings. The average workweek for bindery workers is 40 hours, although many work more than that. Generally, full-time employees are paid overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours. Benefits typically include health insurance, paid vacation time, and retirement plans.