California Median
$45,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $42,290
State Rank
#15 of 50
1,590 employed here
How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in California?
Print Binding and Finishing Workers working in California earn a median salary of $45,390 per year, or about $21.82 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $42,290 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,900 while the top 10% make $59,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,480 and $51,230 a year.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,900 | $17.26 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,480 | $18.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,390 | $21.82 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,230 | $24.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,290 | $28.50 |
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How California compares
California ranks 15th out of 50 states and territories for Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in other states
District of Columbia $108,080Mississippi $91,850Alaska $57,200Vermont $48,930New Hampshire $48,850North Dakota $48,760Minnesota $48,390Maine $48,230Illinois $47,880Connecticut $47,750Massachusetts $46,630New Jersey $46,600Oregon $46,240Colorado $45,780Washington $45,300Maryland $45,170Rhode Island $45,050New York $44,210Ohio $43,680Wisconsin $43,400Pennsylvania $43,010Virginia $42,780South Dakota $41,350West Virginia $41,340Hawaii $41,050Arkansas $41,040South Carolina $40,820Michigan $40,460Idaho $40,200Nevada $40,200Delaware $40,080Arizona $39,740Kentucky $39,620North Carolina $39,580Utah $39,570Georgia $39,310Alabama $39,270Iowa $38,790Florida $38,730Indiana $38,730Missouri $38,570Oklahoma $37,770Kansas $37,470Texas $37,310Tennessee $36,960Nebraska $36,800Louisiana $36,230Montana $36,220New Mexico $29,380
Working as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in California
Nationally, about 33,000 people work as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($45,390) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in California?
The median Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in California is $45,390 per year, or about $21.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,900 at the entry level to $59,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Print Binding and Finishing Workers about 7% more than the national median of $42,290. California ranks 15th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Print Binding and Finishing Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,390 a year. About 1,590 Print Binding and Finishing Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.