Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay in California

In California, the median pay for print binding and finishing workers is $21.82 an hour ($45,390 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$21.82Median hourly pay

$38,480–$51,230Middle half of workers, yearly

1,590People in this job in California

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($42,290). California ranks 15th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for print binding and finishing workers in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.26	$35,900
25% of workers	$18.50	$38,480
Half of workers (median)	$21.82	$45,390
75% of workers	$24.63	$51,230
90% of workers	$28.50	$59,290

Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara	$48,740	80
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$48,180	170
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$47,930	80
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$46,110	760
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$43,680	160

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for print binding and finishing workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -17.5% over ten years, declining · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

BookmakerCopy and Print AssociatePaperback Machine OperatorBinder OperatorBindery AssociateBindery CutterBindery Cutter OperatorBindery Folder OperatorBindery Machine OperatorBindery Machine Set-up OperatorBindery Machine SetterBindery Machine Tender

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.