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Jobs in Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Elkhart-Goshen, IN: 127,730 jobs, median pay $48,070 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$48,070median pay
127,730jobs
2cities listed
$95,940top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Elkhart-Goshen, IN is a metropolitan area in Indiana. BLS counts 127,730 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $48,070 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $29,250 and the highest-paid tenth more than $95,940).

Cities in our guides that belong to this area: Elkhart, Goshen.

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators18,960$46,960$22,560$88,58016.43
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2,980$40,820$31,860$51,0501.23
Fast Food and Counter Workers2,710$28,300$21,970$35,6900.86
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2,370$75,220$44,090$131,5102.33
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers2,300$65,150$48,360$105,5404.15
Retail Salespersons2,270$33,360$23,970$50,7800.71
Cashiers2,240$29,560$22,730$36,4400.88
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2,000$50,950$39,780$80,0805.86
Stockers and Order Fillers1,980$35,460$29,560$44,8800.85
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1,980$48,600$38,270$61,9902.96
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1,970$47,950$35,830$68,1204.02
Office Clerks, General1,960$45,190$25,110$65,4300.97
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,690$58,100$43,340$75,6701.00
Registered Nurses1,650$88,100$65,750$141,2500.60
General and Operations Managers1,640$122,070$55,750$254,1800.57
Customer Service Representatives1,540$48,000$31,410$65,2600.72
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,500$57,590$37,960$78,1201.19
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1,320$37,080$29,200$46,9200.73
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,190$49,190$34,910$66,3001.06
Carpenters1,170$65,520$44,800$100,8902.13
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,130$59,930$47,280$76,7900.99
Waiters and Waitresses1,070$28,060$17,580$46,7500.57
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators1,030$46,090$36,300$54,7201.62
Home Health and Personal Care Aides990$35,740$30,440$44,5900.28
Accountants and Auditors990$77,420$50,480$128,4400.83
Buyers and Purchasing Agents950$75,110$46,770$95,8502.35
Industrial Production Managers930$109,750$72,980$170,7904.57
Nursing Assistants840$38,150$34,560$46,2200.70
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary800$35,930$28,400$45,6100.68
Industrial Machinery Mechanics760$62,460$48,500$84,2102.10
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive720$43,260$31,020$59,4100.51
Mechanical Engineers720$97,950$66,410$127,4702.94
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers690$75,180$48,070$111,3700.59
Food Preparation Workers660$33,640$27,280$37,6500.90
Construction Laborers660$47,780$36,270$64,7900.74
Cooks, Restaurant640$33,770$27,420$43,1100.56
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers640$46,650$33,920$71,9100.70
Packers and Packagers, Hand640$37,900$30,200$46,9401.39
Human Resources Specialists620$64,860$45,760$105,1200.82
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education610$64,970$47,900$93,8900.69

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Financial Managers430$145,980$83,530$254,7700.62
Sales Managers530$136,270$73,110$221,0301.01
General and Operations Managers1,640$122,070$55,750$254,1800.57
Industrial Production Managers930$109,750$72,980$170,7904.57
Mechanical Engineers720$97,950$66,410$127,4702.94
Industrial Engineers580$96,260$72,620$121,8801.93
Registered Nurses1,650$88,100$65,750$141,2500.60
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers460$80,690$58,200$127,9900.69
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers540$79,930$45,310$127,1501.06
Accountants and Auditors990$77,420$50,480$128,4400.83
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2,370$75,220$44,090$131,5102.33
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers690$75,180$48,070$111,3700.59
Buyers and Purchasing Agents950$75,110$46,770$95,8502.35
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses310$65,860$46,020$75,4200.58
Carpenters1,170$65,520$44,800$100,8902.13
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists560$65,240$39,730$118,1000.75
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers2,300$65,150$48,360$105,5404.15
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education610$64,970$47,900$93,8900.69
Human Resources Specialists620$64,860$45,760$105,1200.82
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters400$64,730$45,430$104,0601.03
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors470$64,560$47,950$94,2300.91
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education490$63,190$47,260$96,6200.96
Industrial Machinery Mechanics760$62,460$48,500$84,2102.10
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel530$61,590$37,930$106,1300.51
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists430$60,130$47,590$77,4001.79
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,130$59,930$47,280$76,7900.99
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks490$58,650$44,510$83,9901.54
Electricians590$58,640$37,560$94,9700.95
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,690$58,100$43,340$75,6701.00
Computer User Support Specialists360$57,680$40,110$83,2100.60
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,500$57,590$37,960$78,1201.19
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2,000$50,950$39,780$80,0805.86
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics530$49,990$34,970$78,7600.92
Machinists590$49,910$41,560$71,3202.49
Bus Drivers, School410$49,470$29,340$62,8501.25
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,190$49,190$34,910$66,3001.06
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1,980$48,600$38,270$61,9902.96
Customer Service Representatives1,540$48,000$31,410$65,2600.72
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers1,970$47,950$35,830$68,1204.02
Construction Laborers660$47,780$36,270$64,7900.74

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
ElkhartIndiana53,733$998
GoshenIndiana34,420$1,093

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FAQ

How many jobs are there in Elkhart-Goshen, IN?

BLS counts 127,730 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Elkhart-Goshen, IN?

$48,070 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Elkhart-Goshen, IN?

Financial Managers, with a median of $145,980 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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