How much does a molder make in Elkhart?

$47,160a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,930 a month.

Hourly: $22.67
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 60 of 131
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,470Median: $47,160Highest 10%: $63,400

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,470	$15.61
25th	$39,980	$19.22
Median	$47,160	$22.67
75th	$49,050	$23.58
90th	$63,400	$30.48

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for molders.

Cincinnati, OH	$49,110
Bloomington, IN	$48,520
Fort Wayne, IN	$47,530
Chicago, IL	$46,650
Indianapolis, IN	$46,640
Louisville, KY	$39,630

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Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$65,150
Tool and Die Maker	$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter	$59,040
Welder	$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$49,960
Machinist	$49,910
Painting	$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter	$48,480

Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $22.67 ($47,160 a year).

Do molders make more in Elkhart than the national average?

Yes: $47,160 against $46,170 nationally, 2% more.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $46,400, so Elkhart pays 2% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for molder pay?

60 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,400 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.