SOC 13-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial and Investment Analysts — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 9 metro areas compared
In Elkhart, IN the median wage is $80,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Elkhart, IN the median wage is $80,930. That is 21.2% lower than the national median of $102,740. Pay ranges from under $59,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,280 to $99,140.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $91,040. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,450 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $64,280 | −37.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,930 | −21.2% |
| 75th | $99,140 | −3.5% |
| 90th | $132,190 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $89,690 | −12.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $91,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $88,350 | 190 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $84,540 | 80 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $83,710 | 80 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $81,040 | 40 | |
| 6 | Indianapolis | $80,470 | 1,570 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $80,430 | 260 | |
| 8 | South Bend | $77,690 | 120 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $59,050 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $80,930 goes as far as $86,742 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,742US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,930 a year, 21.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,450 to $132,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $91,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $80,930, or $38.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,740, so pay in Elkhart, IN is 21.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Elkhart, IN earns more than $132,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $91,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Elkhart, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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