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How much does a print binding and finishing worker make in Chicago?

$49,250a year

Median yearly pay for print binding and finishing workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.

Hourly
$23.68
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
5 of 118
Jobs in the area
1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,140Median: $49,250Highest 10%: $58,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,140$18.34
25th$40,340$19.39
Median$49,250$23.68
75th$51,210$24.62
90th$58,530$28.14

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for print binding and finishing workers.

St. Louis, MO$39,200
Print Binding and Finishing Worker salary in Illinois Print Binding and Finishing Worker salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a print binding and finishing worker make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).

Do print binding and finishing workers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $49,250 against $42,290 nationally, 16% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $47,880, so Chicago pays 3% more.

Where does Chicago rank for print binding and finishing worker pay?

5 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does a print binding and finishing worker make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,530 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.