Illinois Median
$47,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $42,290
State Rank
#9 of 50
1,540 employed here
How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in Illinois?
Print Binding and Finishing Workers in Illinois take home a median of $47,880 annually — roughly $23.02 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $42,290.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $37,780 while the top 10% make $57,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,370 and $50,730 a year.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,780 | $18.16 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,370 | $18.93 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,880 | $23.02 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,730 | $24.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,500 | $27.64 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 9th 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 $48,230Connecticut $47,750Massachusetts $46,630New Jersey $46,600Oregon $46,240Colorado $45,780California $45,390Washington $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 Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($47,880) 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 Illinois?
The median Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in Illinois is $47,880 per year, or about $23.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,780 at the entry level to $57,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Print Binding and Finishing Workers about 13% more than the national median of $42,290. Illinois ranks 9th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Print Binding and Finishing Workers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,880 a year. About 1,540 Print Binding and Finishing Workers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.