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Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for print binding and finishing workers is $23.68 an hour ($49,250 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.

$23.68Median hourly pay
$40,340–$51,210Middle half of workers, yearly
1,160People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($42,290). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($47,880).

Pay range for print binding and finishing workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.34$38,140
25% of workers$19.39$40,340
Half of workers (median)$23.68$49,250
75% of workers$24.62$51,210
90% of workers$28.14$58,530

Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$49,2501,160

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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.