SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Elkhart, IN is $82,080 per year, close to the national median of $87,520 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Elkhart, IN is $82,080 per year, close to the national median of $87,520 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $48,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $128,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,750 to $100,670.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $86,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 42nd of 307 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $55,750 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $82,080 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $100,670 | +15.0% |
| 90th | $128,470 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $85,310 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $86,400 | 210 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $84,920 | 1,690 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $83,930 | 130 | |
| 4 | Evansville | $83,110 | 150 | |
| 5 | Michigan City | $77,590 | 40 | |
| 6 | Terre Haute | $76,030 | 50 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $74,640 | 90 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $73,680 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $82,080 goes as far as $87,974 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,974US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,080 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,050 to $128,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $86,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $82,080, or $39.46 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 $87,520, so pay in Elkhart, IN is 6.2% 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 $128,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,050 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 Fort Wayne, at $86,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 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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