Millwrights Salary in Elkhart, IN

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

Median annual salary $62,360 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $42,980
90th percentile $80,980
Employed locally 40
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,980
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $71,240
    90th
    $80,980

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 95% Median Millwrights salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,550
    Fort Wayne, IN $84,130
    Saginaw, MI $83,920
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,110

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,890
    Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $66,470
    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $59,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Elkhart, IN is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.93 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Elkhart, IN is 4.3% below the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $42,980 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.