Machinists Salary in Elkhart, IN

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

Median annual salary $48,280 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $63,410
Employed locally 820
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $41,740
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $63,410

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Washington $64,510

    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 Machinists make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Elkhart, IN is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.29 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Elkhart, IN is 14% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,740.