Print Binding and Finishing Workers Salary in Tennessee (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Print Binding and Finishing Workers in Tennessee, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Tennessee Median
$36,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $42,290
State Rank
#46 of 50
730 employed here

How much do Print Binding and Finishing Workers make in Tennessee?

Print Binding and Finishing Workers working in Tennessee earn a median salary of $36,960 per year, or about $17.77 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $42,290 for this occupation.

Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $31,320 while the top 10% make $47,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,050 and $46,370 a year.

Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary range in Tennessee

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,320$15.06
25th percentile (early career)$33,050$15.89
50th percentile (median)$36,960$17.77
75th percentile (experienced)$46,370$22.29
90th percentile (top earners)$47,750$22.96

How Tennessee compares

Tennessee ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories for Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$108,080
2Mississippi$91,850
3Alaska$57,200
4Vermont$48,930
5New Hampshire$48,850

Working as Print Binding and Finishing Workers in Tennessee

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 Tennessee pay ($36,960) 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 Tennessee?
The median Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in Tennessee is $36,960 per year, or about $17.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,320 at the entry level to $47,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Print Binding and Finishing Workers about 13% less than the national median of $42,290. Tennessee ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Print Binding and Finishing Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,960 a year. About 730 Print Binding and Finishing Workers are employed in Tennessee. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), 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.