Bindery Cutter Operator

Bindery Cutter Operator Salary

$31K

$41.5K

$51.5K

$42,001

/year

$20.19

/hour

Bindery Cutter Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,001

Columbus

Ohio

$40,569

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    How much does a Bindery Cutter Operator make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bindery Cutter Operator in the United States is $42,001 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $807/week or $3,500/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $51,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Bindery Cutter Operator salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $46,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $50,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bindery Cutter Operator varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Bindery Cutter Operator in your area makes on average $40,569 per year, or $1,432 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,001. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Bindery Cutter Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bindery Cutter Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bindery Cutter Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bindery Cutter Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Fairfax, VA, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Beverly, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Beverly, MA, beats the national average by $14,833 (35.3%), and Fairfax, VA, furthers that trend with another $17,443 (41.5%) above the $42,001 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bindery Cutter Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 18% between Fairfax, VA, and San Jose, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Bindery Cutter Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Fairfax, VA

    $59,444

    $28.58

    Burleigh County, ND

    $57,422

    $27.61

    Beverly, MA

    $56,834

    $27.32

    Milford, CT

    $54,635

    $26.27

    Berkeley, CA

    $51,428

    $24.73

    Green Bay, WI

    $51,386

    $24.70

    Sitka, AK

    $50,598

    $24.33

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $49,294

    $23.70

    Livermore, CA

    $49,267

    $23.69

    San Jose, CA

    $49,225

    $23.67

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bindery Cutter Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Bindery Cutter Operator category.

    For example Pressroom Supervisor jobs pay as much as $27,442 (65.3%) more than the average Bindery Cutter Operator salary of $42,001. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pressroom Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Bindery Cutter Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pressroom Supervisor

    $69,443

    $33.39

    Lead Operator

    $51,047

    $24.54

    Slitting Machine Operator

    $39,228

    $18.86

    Finishing Operator

    $37,670

    $18.11

    Bindery Assistant

    $32,499

    $15.62

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    Infographic detailing Bindery Cutter Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,001 per year or $20.19 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.