SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Elkhart, IN the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $75,180 a year, which is 8.2% higher than the national figure of $69,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Elkhart, IN the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $75,180 a year, which is 8.2% higher than the national figure of $69,500. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,060 and $95,450. The lowest tenth earn under $48,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $111,370.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.59 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $74,680. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,070 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $60,060 | −13.6% |
| Median (50th) | $75,180 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $95,450 | +37.3% |
| 90th | $111,370 | +60.2% |
| Mean | $77,820 | +12.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $74,680 | 8,670 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $71,100 | 1,510 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $67,600 | 780 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $65,610 | 920 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $64,000 | 820 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $63,600 | 390 | |
| 7 | Kokomo | $62,010 | 160 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $61,950 | 230 | |
| 9 | Michigan City | $61,840 | 240 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $61,090 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $75,180 goes as far as $80,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,180 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,070 to $111,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $74,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $75,180, or $36.15 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 $69,500, so pay in Elkhart, IN is 8.2% higher. 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 $111,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,070 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 Indianapolis, at $74,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 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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