Bindery workers are often covered by union contracts. Workers with union contracts often receive higher wages. Wages also vary by the worker's level of experience.
Full-time bookbinders and bindery workers often receive benefits. Common benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Print binding and finishing workers (SOC 51-5113)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $16.43 | $18.87 | $24.47 |
| Yearly | $34,180 | $39,259 | $50,905 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $12.57 | $17.55 | $18.28 |
| Yearly | $26,150 | $36,503 | $38,009 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $14.10 | $17.31 | $17.72 |
| Yearly | $29,335 | $36,011 | $36,850 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $16.43 | $19.13 | $25.51 |
| Yearly | $34,180 | $39,802 | $53,054 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $15.75 | $17.90 | $23.86 |
| Yearly | $32,744 | $37,233 | $49,639 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $15.30 | $18.05 | $20.23 |
| Yearly | $31,816 | $37,552 | $42,083 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $17.99 | $19.35 | $24.63 |
| Yearly | $37,421 | $40,263 | $51,227 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $17.75 | $23.20 | $23.78 |
| Yearly | $36,920 | $48,255 | $49,468 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $14.17 | $17.66 | $17.85 |
| Yearly | $29,483 | $36,735 | $37,122 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $12.51 | $15.52 | $18.55 |
| Yearly | $26,011 | $32,280 | $38,585 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $15.47 | $17.97 | $20.34 |
| Yearly | $32,168 | $37,364 | $42,303 | |
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.77 | $22.01 |
| Yearly | $30,800 | $36,970 | $45,770 | |