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Print Binding and Finishing Workers Salary in Iowa

The median pay for a print binding and finishing workers in Iowa is $39,330/year ($18.91/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$39K
Median annual
$18.91/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$60K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $39K get you in Iowa?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,652/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,064/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,261/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,588/mo

About print binding and finishing workers

U.S. employed: 350
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa

Bar chart showing Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $31,770, 25th percentile $36,080, median $39,330, 75th percentile $47,750, 90th percentile $60,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$36KMedian$39K75th$48K90th$60K
Bar chart showing Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $31,770, 25th percentile $36,080, median $39,330, 75th percentile $47,750, 90th percentile $60,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level print binding and finishing workers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do print binding and finishing workers make in Iowa?

The median is $39,330 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,770, and experienced print binding and finishing workers can clear $60,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $39K enough to live in Iowa?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,652/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 40.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a print binding and finishing workers salary go in Iowa?

Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median print binding and finishing workers salary is worth about $44,261 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do print binding and finishing workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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