Average salary, compensation, and wages for Bookbinders and bindery workers in the United StatesMedian hourly earnings of bookbinders were $13.31 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.88 and $17.73 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.84, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $21.90. Median hourly earnings of bindery workers were $10.51 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $8.27 and $13.86 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $6.95, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $17.95. Workers covered by union contracts usually had higher earnings. More information on Bookbinders and bindery workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Bookbinders and bindery workers occupation Number of Bookbinders and bindery workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Bookbinders and bindery workers Working conditions for Bookbinders and bindery workers Significant points for Bookbinders and bindery workers Training requirements for Bookbinders and bindery workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |