Salary guide, May 2025
Skilled Machine Operator pay in Elkhart-Goshen, IN
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Elkhart-Goshen, IN was $44,450 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $40,250 and $46,380.
The Elkhart-Goshen, IN median is $4,340 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Skilled Machine Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about elkhart-Goshen, IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,480 | $40,250 | $44,450 | $46,380 | $49,780 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.89 | $19.35 | $21.37 | $22.30 | $23.93 |
BLS estimated 200 workers employed in this occupation in Elkhart-Goshen, IN. Location quotient: 0.95.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Skilled Machine Operator median is $44,450. The all-occupations median in Elkhart-Goshen, IN is $48,070. Ratio: 0.92 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.95 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $37,850 | $43,010 | $47,400 |
| May 2025 | $40,250 | $44,450 | $46,380 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Elkhart-Goshen, IN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $39,130 | $39,130 to $60,360 |
| Niles, MI | $41,350 | $36,970 to $43,650 |
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