Community Health Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,440 or more. The middle half of community health workers in South Bend earn between $41,590 and $57,110.
- $39K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $57K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,410 | $4,284 | $24.72 |
| Median | $47,800 | $3,983 | $22.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,590 | $3,466 | $20.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,110 | $4,759 | $27.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Community Health Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Community health workers in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($50,920) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($56,180). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $51,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $51,410 | $47,800 | $39,270 | $69,440 | 50 |
| Indiana | $50,920 | $47,960 | $38,400 | $68,620 | 1,310 |
| United States | $56,180 | $51,850 | $38,810 | $77,180 | 61,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Community Health Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $51,410, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $41,093 a year, or $3,424 a month and $1,581 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $41,550 | $3,462 |
| Working in IN | $41,093 | $3,424 |
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 community health workers? 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 $51,410 buys what about $55,364 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Community Health Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($53,260).
- Indianapolis$53,260
- Fort Wayne$51,680
- South Bend$51,410
- Lafayette$50,350
- Evansville$47,920
- Terre Haute$43,480
Highest-paying cities for community health workers
Carson City, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,360).
- Carson City, NV$81,360
- San Francisco, CA$79,470
- San Jose, CA$72,730
- San Luis Obispo, CA$69,930
- Boulder, CO$67,870
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Community Health Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do community health workers make an hour in South Bend?
$24.71 an hour on average, and $22.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level community health workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the community health workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $41,093 a year ($3,424 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,410. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do community health workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,180).
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 21-1094; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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