Bindery Operator

Bindery Operator Salary

$24.5K

$38K

$54.5K

$39,726

/year

$19.10

/hour

Bindery Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,726

Columbus

Ohio

$38,371

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    How much does a Bindery Operator make?

    As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bindery Operator in the United States is $39,726 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $763/week or $3,310/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $54,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Bindery Operator salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $45,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $51,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bindery Operator varies greatly (by as much as 11000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Bindery Operator in your area makes on average $38,371 per year, or $1,355 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,726. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Bindery Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bindery 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 Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bindery Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with San Carlos, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,131 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,554 (24.0%) above the $39,726 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Oakland, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Bindery Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $49,280

    $23.69

    San Carlos, CA

    $47,968

    $23.06

    Sitka, AK

    $47,857

    $23.01

    San Francisco, CA

    $46,804

    $22.50

    Santa Clara, CA

    $46,655

    $22.43

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $46,624

    $22.42

    San Jose, CA

    $46,558

    $22.38

    Daly City, CA

    $46,030

    $22.13

    Arlington, VA

    $45,703

    $21.97

    Oakland, CA

    $45,624

    $21.93

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

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

    For example 911 Operator jobs pay as much as $16,433 (41.4%) more than the average Bindery Operator salary of $39,726. If you're qualified, finding work as a 911 Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Bindery Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    911 Operator

    $56,159

    $27.00

    Flexographic Printing Press Operator

    $52,098

    $25.05

    Lead Operator

    $51,047

    $24.54

    Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator Cim Operator

    $50,704

    $24.38

    Digital Printing Press Operator

    $42,066

    $20.22

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Bindery Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,726 per year or $19.10 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.