SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Elkhart, IN is $50,950 per year, close to the national median of $53,750 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Elkhart, IN is $50,950 per year, close to the national median of $53,750 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,260 and $64,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,780 and the ninetieth at $80,080.
The area has 2,000 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 15.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Michigan City records the highest median at $53,420. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 150th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,780 | −26.0% |
| 25th | $46,260 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $50,950 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $64,330 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $80,080 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $56,770 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan City | $53,420 | 220 | |
| 2 | Muncie | $53,340 | 200 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $51,070 | 2,790 | |
| 4 | Evansville | $50,960 | 350 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $49,860 | 110 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $49,320 | 310 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $49,300 | 890 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $49,020 | 560 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $47,670 | 360 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $46,090 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $50,950 goes as far as $54,609 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,609US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,950 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,780 to $80,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,000 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Michigan City, at $53,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $50,950, or $24.49 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 $53,750, so pay in Elkhart, IN is 5.2% 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 $80,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,780 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 Michigan City, at $53,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,000 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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