Career Paths From Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticLateral Move92% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$46,330
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersLateral Move94.5% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$43,220
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsCareer Change92.9% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 66% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$70,070
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersCareer Change95% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 43% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$60,600
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasCareer Change93.7% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 38% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$58,160
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersCareer Change92.9% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 76% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$74,330
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersLateral Move94.1% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Engine and Other Machine Assemblers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Engine and Other Machine Assemblers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$53,710
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsCareer Change93.8% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Continuous Mining Machine Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Continuous Mining Machine Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 46% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$61,810
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Roof Bolters, MiningCareer Change92.6% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Roof Bolters, Mining share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Roof Bolters, Mining is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 86% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$78,540
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorCareer Change92.1% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 76% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$74,340
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsLateral Move92.2% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 42% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$60,020
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticLateral Move92.9% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$49,030
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsCareer Change92.1% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 46% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$61,770
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
3
Power Plant OperatorsLateral Move92.9% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Power Plant Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Power Plant Operators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 141% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$102,040
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersLateral Move94.6% skill match
Print Binding and Finishing Workers and Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$42,290
Target median salary
$48,990
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.