Folder operator vs binder

The differences between folder 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 folder operator and a binder. Additionally, a folder operator has an average salary of $37,807, which is higher than the $33,944 average annual salary of a binder.

The top three skills for a folder operator include quality standards, machine operation and machine components. The most important skills for a binder are stitching, collating, and assembly line.

Folder operator vs binder overview

	Folder Operator	Binder
Yearly salary	$37,807	$33,944
Hourly rate	$18.18	$16.32
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	50,487	778
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Folder operator vs binder salary

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

	Folder Operator	Binder
Average salary	$37,807	$33,944
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $45,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between folder operator and binder education

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

	Folder Operator	Binder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Folder operator vs binder demographics

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

	Folder Operator	Binder
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 73.8% Female, 26.2%	Male, 45.7% Female, 54.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.6% 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 folder operator and binder duties and responsibilities

Folder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Sort and count articles remove from dryers.
Fold sheets, blankets napkins, table cloths etc.
Train on Inkjet operation to ensure quality is maintained.
Gain the knowledge and experience with running a small UV coater.
Perform hand collating of short-run projects while maintaining correct sequence of order.

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.

Folder operator vs binder skills

Common folder operator skills

Quality Standards, 38%
Machine Operation, 10%
Machine Components, 8%
Straight Line, 7%
Customer Satisfaction, 6%
Check Quality, 5%

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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