Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,250 or more. The middle half of helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in South Bend earn between $33,810 and $46,840.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $44KMedian
- $47K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,150 | $3,429 | $19.78 |
| Median | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,810 | $2,818 | $16.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,840 | $3,903 | $22.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in South Bend earn 8% more than the Indiana average ($38,040) and about the same as the U.S. average ($41,490). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $39,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $41,150 | $43,950 | $30,470 | $48,250 | 40 |
| Indiana | $38,040 | $37,470 | $22,600 | $53,180 | 1,160 |
| United States | $41,490 | $39,630 | $29,310 | $55,890 | 95,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $41,150, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $33,337 a year, or $2,778 a month and $1,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $33,742 | $2,812 |
| Working in IN | $33,337 | $2,778 |
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 helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair 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 $41,150 buys what about $44,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($45,450).
- Elkhart$45,450
- South Bend$41,150
- Indianapolis$39,810
- Evansville$39,030
- Lafayette$38,600
- Fort Wayne$38,350
- Terre Haute$35,170
All Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
Wheeling, WV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,330).
- Wheeling, WV$59,330
- Longview, WA$54,620
- San Jose, CA$54,440
- Seattle, WA$52,860
- Wenatchee, WA$52,610
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by city
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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make an hour in South Bend?
$19.79 an hour on average, and $21.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $33,337 a year ($2,778 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,150. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($41,490).
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 49-9098; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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