Print Binding and Finishing Workers is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.

Key Statistics

1,400
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$46,312
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Print Binding and Finishing Workers workforce.

Employment Over Time

1,400 Workforce in 2023

The Print Binding and Finishing Workers workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$46,312 Average Wage

In 2023, Print Binding and Finishing Workers earned an average of $46,312.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Salary distribution for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Employment Growth Projections

-7.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

3,463 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -32.9%

2,324 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -55.0%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Print Binding and Finishing Workers and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Print Binding and Finishing Workers employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Wage Trends by Industry

7.0% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 1,180 employees, $46,523 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 440 employees, $45,252 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 270 employees, $44,586 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 100 employees, $49,415 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 90 employees, $46,559 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 80 employees, $54,520 avg wage
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 80 employees, $49,134 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 30 employees, $41,860 avg wage
  • Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA: 30 employees, $55,772 avg wage
  • Modesto MSA: 20 employees, $44,784 avg wage
  • Stockton-Lodi MSA: 20 employees, $41,726 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Diversity

Demographic information on Print Binding and Finishing Workers in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Print Binding and Finishing Workers in 2023 was 1,400 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Print Binding and Finishing Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.

Common majors for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Print Binding and Finishing Workers workers.

Education level distribution for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Skills

Print Binding and Finishing Workers need many skills, but most especially Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension.

Required skills for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Print Binding and Finishing Workers include Administration and Management, Production and Processing, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics.

Knowledge areas required for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Print Binding and Finishing Workers include Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity, Finger Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Oral Comprehension.

Required abilities for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

Daily Activities

Print Binding and Finishing Workers spend their time on activities such as Controlling Machines and Processes, Getting Information, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Handling and Moving Objects, Making Decisions and Solving Problems.

Most important work activities for Print Binding and Finishing Workers.

About

Print Binding and Finishing Workers

The average yearly wage for Print Binding and Finishing Workers was $46,312 in 2023.

SOC Code

51-5113 - Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Print Binding and Finishing Workers reports an average salary of $46,312.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 1,400 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -7.7%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.