Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Elkhart
307 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Elkhart belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $383,720 per year. The lowest published median is $23,120.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $383,720 | 100 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $168,030 | 60 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,010 | 250 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $145,980 | 430 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $143,720 | 150 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $139,520 | 120 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,060 | 190 | |
| 9 | Sales Managers | $136,270 | 530 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $134,320 | 100 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $130,510 | 160 | |
| 12 | Administrative Services Managers | $127,210 | 190 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,190 | 200 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $124,490 | 60 | |
| 15 | General and Operations Managers | $122,070 | 1,640 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $119,310 | 30 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $118,930 | 40 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,750 | 930 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $108,040 | 130 | |
| 20 | Computer Programmers | $107,850 | 30 | |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $107,400 | 40 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,100 | 200 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $102,060 | 160 | |
| 24 | Software Developers | $101,710 | 230 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $100,890 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,120 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,160 | 200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,060 | 1,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,300 | 2,710 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,430 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,450 | 330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,470 | 90 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,540 | 120 |
| Cashiers | $29,560 | 2,240 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,780 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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