Carpenters pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,710 or more. The middle half of carpenters in South Bend earn between $49,160 and $70,060.
- $45K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $70K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,930 | $5,161 | $29.77 |
| Median | $61,690 | $5,141 | $29.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,060 | $5,838 | $33.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Carpenters pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Carpenters in South Bend earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($64,950) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($65,630). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $60,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $61,930 | $61,690 | $45,090 | $78,710 | 500 |
| Indiana | $64,950 | $62,870 | $45,510 | $90,700 | 15,240 |
| United States | $65,630 | $60,580 | $40,410 | $99,910 | 670,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Carpenters salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $61,930, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $49,047 a year, or $4,087 a month and $1,886 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $49,555 | $4,130 |
| Working in IN | $49,047 | $4,087 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $61,930 buys what about $66,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Carpenters salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 8th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Michigan City pays the most ($79,860).
- Michigan City$79,860
- Elkhart$70,910
- Columbus$67,480
- Indianapolis$66,960
- Lafayette$66,300
- Kokomo$66,080
- Evansville$63,720
- South Bend$61,930
- Terre Haute$61,880
- Bloomington$61,800
Highest-paying cities for carpenters
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,730).
- Fairbanks, AK$90,730
- San Francisco, CA$89,630
- Honolulu, HI$89,400
- Decatur, IL$88,510
- San Jose, CA$87,930
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Carpenters salary in South Bend: questions
How much do carpenters make an hour in South Bend?
$29.78 an hour on average, and $29.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level carpenters salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the carpenters take-home pay in South Bend?
About $49,047 a year ($4,087 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,930. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do carpenters earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($65,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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