Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Elkhart, IN

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

Median annual salary $37,560 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $19,350
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 270
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,350
    25th
    $22,300
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $42,280
    90th
    $47,060

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Salinas, CA $47,320

    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 Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Elkhart, IN is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.41 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Elkhart, IN is 1.7% below the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Elkhart?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,350 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,300.