Bakers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $36,810 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $47,620
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $47,620

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 56% Median Bakers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $42,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,700
    Salinas, CA $40,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,400
    Kingston, NY $39,230
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,750

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Elkhart, IN is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Elkhart, IN is 0.4% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Elkhart?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.