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Print Binding and Finishing Workers Salary in Kentucky

The median pay for a print binding and finishing workers in Kentucky is $38,190/year ($18.36/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$38K
Median annual
$18.36/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in Kentucky?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,600/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,110/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$42,325/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,490/mo

About print binding and finishing workers

U.S. employed: 470
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky

Bar chart showing Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $29,050, 25th percentile $36,230, median $38,190, 75th percentile $51,330, 90th percentile $54,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$36KMedian$38K75th$51K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $29,050, 25th percentile $36,230, median $38,190, 75th percentile $51,330, 90th percentile $54,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level print binding and finishing workers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Print Binding and Finishing Workers salary by metro in Kentucky

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Louisville/Jefferson County$38K-1%260

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $38,190 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,050, and experienced print binding and finishing workers can clear $54,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in Kentucky?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,600/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 42.7% 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 $42,325 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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