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SOC 51-5113 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

Print Binding and Finishing WorkersNorth Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)

North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · 7 metro areas compared

$51,520 /year
$24.77per hour
200jobs in area
+21.8%vs US median

Median pay for this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH comes to $51,520 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,290 by 21.8%.

Wage distribution · annual

Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners

US MEDIAN $42,29010TH$34,50025TH$47,410MEDIAN$51,52090TH$59,650

Salary overview

Median pay for this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH comes to $51,520 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,290 by 21.8%. Pay ranges from under $34,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,410 to $51,520.

The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $43,840. Of the 436 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 210th.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs US median
10th$34,500−18.4%
25th$47,410+12.1%
Median (50th)$51,520+21.8%
75th$51,520+21.8%
90th$59,650+41.0%
Mean$48,710+15.2%

Other metro areas in Ohio

Median annual wage for Print Binding and Finishing Workers, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Columbus$43,840260
2Cincinnati$41,490420
3Dayton$40,200120
4Akron$39,970140
5Canton$39,79030
6Cleveland$39,560250
7Toledo$37,89080

What the pay is worth locally

Prices in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,520 goes as far as $55,517 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.3% above the national median in real terms.

Published median

$51,520as reported by BLS

Local price level

92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Adjusted for local prices

$55,517US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Key takeaways

  • Median pay is $51,520 a year, 21.8% above the national median.
  • Published pay spans $34,500 to $59,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
  • The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
  • The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $43,840.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median wage for Print Binding and Finishing Workers in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH?

The median annual wage is $51,520, or $24.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.

Is that higher than the national average?

The national median for this occupation is $42,290, so pay in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is 21.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.

What do the top earners make?

The top tenth of this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH earns more than $59,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.

What is the starting range?

The tenth percentile wage is $34,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.

Which area nearby pays the most?

The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $43,840 per year.

How many jobs are there in this occupation here?

The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH. Self-employed workers are not included.

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

Print Binding and Finishing Workers in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH Earn $51,520 — 21.8% Above Average (2025) | Salary Explorer