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How much does a welder make in Elkhart?

$50,950a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,246 a month.

Hourly
$24.50
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
223 of 382
Jobs in the area
2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,780Median: $50,950Highest 10%: $80,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,780$19.13
25th$46,260$22.24
Median$50,950$24.50
75th$64,330$30.93
90th$80,080$38.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for welders.

Michigan City, IN$53,420
Muncie, IN$53,340
Chicago, IL$52,650
Cincinnati, OH$51,990
Indianapolis, IN$51,070
Evansville, IN$50,960
Louisville, KY$50,870
Kokomo, IN$49,860
Columbus, IN$49,320
Fort Wayne, IN$49,300
Lafayette, IN$49,020
South Bend, IN$47,670
Terre Haute, IN$46,090
Bloomington, IN$44,730
Welder salary in Indiana Welder salary in all states

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
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Painting$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Food Batchmaker$48,250
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $24.50 ($50,950 a year).

Do welders make more in Elkhart than the national average?

No: $50,950 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,730, so Elkhart pays 2% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for welder pay?

223 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,080 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.