Print Binding and Finishing Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A print binding and finishing worker earns a median of $42,290 a year ($20.33 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $44,460. About 33,180 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $42,290
- Gross pay
- $1,626.54
- Federal income tax
- −$111.34
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$100.85
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$23.58
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,390.77
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $42,290
- Federal
- $2,895
- FICA
- $3,235
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $36,160
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Print Binding and Finishing Workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-5113). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a print binding and finishing worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.33; the average is $21.38.
What is the salary range for a print binding and finishing worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $59,150 a year.
How much is $42,290 after taxes?
About $36,160 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $34,936 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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