Bindery operator vs binder

The differences between bindery operators and binders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a bindery operator and a binder. Additionally, a bindery operator has an average salary of $36,599, which is higher than the $33,944 average annual salary of a binder.

The top three skills for a bindery operator include machine operation, collating and hand tools. The most important skills for a binder are stitching, collating, and assembly line.

Bindery operator vs binder overview

	Bindery Operator	Binder
Yearly salary	$36,599	$33,944
Hourly rate	$17.60	$16.32
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	46,373	778
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Bindery operator vs binder salary

Bindery operators and binders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bindery Operator	Binder
Average salary	$36,599	$33,944
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Maple Grove, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Freedom Graphic Systems	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between bindery operator and binder education

There are a few differences between a bindery operator and a binder in terms of educational background:

	Bindery Operator	Binder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bindery operator vs binder demographics

Here are the differences between bindery operators' and binders' demographics:

	Bindery Operator	Binder
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 45.7% Female, 54.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 8.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between bindery operator and binder duties and responsibilities

Bindery operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up and run InkJet labeler to label newspapers and magazines.
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on bindery machines, including cleaning, adjusting and oiling.
Require math and measuring skills.
Set up and run UV coating machine.
Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folders.

Binder example responsibilities.

Accomplish at graphic design, run very large commercial book binding machinery.
Examine finished books for damages also in shipping also do book repairs and run the reace machine
Load materials and books into machines and equipment for binding or stitching.
Used trimmer, stitcher, label machine, inkjet, strapper, shrink wrapper to produces books to customer requirements.
Fit skis and bindings to customers, as well as tuned and maintain whole fleet of skis and snowboards.

Bindery operator vs binder skills

Common bindery operator skills

Machine Operation, 20%
Collating, 18%
Hand Tools, 15%
Control Surfaces, 7%
Bindery Equipment, 6%
Troubleshoot, 4%

Common binder skills

Stitching, 42%
Collating, 32%
Assembly Line, 16%
Business Cards, 9%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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