Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,840 or more. The middle half of print binding and finishing workers in Louisville earn between $38,020 and $46,160.
- $30K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $46K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,980 | $3,665 | $21.14 |
| Median | $46,120 | $3,843 | $22.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,160 | $3,847 | $22.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Print binding and finishing workers in Louisville earn 6% more than the Kentucky average ($41,620) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,460). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $43,980 | $46,120 | $30,280 | $59,840 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $41,620 | $39,620 | $23,720 | $59,830 | 410 |
| United States | $44,460 | $42,290 | $32,220 | $59,150 | 33,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $43,980, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $35,129 a year, or $2,927 a month and $1,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,229 | $3,019 |
| Working in KY | $35,129 | $2,927 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for print binding and finishing workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $43,980 buys what about $47,253 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$41,840
- Indianapolis, IN$43,100
- Dayton, OH$42,340
- Nashville, TN$41,090
- Knoxville, TN$37,610
- Fort Wayne, IN$41,840
Highest-paying cities for print binding and finishing workers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,110).
- Washington, DC$60,110
- San Jose, CA$52,860
- Trenton, NJ$52,170
- Bridgeport, CT$52,030
- Minneapolis, MN$51,780
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Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do print binding and finishing workers make an hour in Louisville?
$21.14 an hour on average, and $22.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level print binding and finishing workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the print binding and finishing workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $35,129 a year ($2,927 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,980. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do print binding and finishing workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($44,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5113; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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