Highway Maintenance Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,470 or more. The middle half of highway maintenance workers in South Bend earn between $47,770 and $57,120.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $50KMedian
- $57K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,150 | $4,262 | $24.59 |
| Median | $50,250 | $4,188 | $24.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,770 | $3,981 | $22.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,120 | $4,760 | $27.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Highway Maintenance Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Highway maintenance workers in South Bend earn 3% more than the Indiana average ($49,430) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($53,080). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $50,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $51,150 | $50,250 | $39,660 | $62,470 | 140 |
| Indiana | $49,430 | $48,480 | $40,300 | $62,510 | 4,380 |
| United States | $53,080 | $50,260 | $36,230 | $71,970 | 154,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Highway Maintenance Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $51,150, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $40,897 a year, or $3,408 a month and $1,573 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 | $41,352 | $3,446 |
| Working in IN | $40,897 | $3,408 |
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 highway maintenance 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 $51,150 buys what about $55,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Highway Maintenance Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($54,810).
- Fort Wayne$54,810
- South Bend$51,150
- Elkhart$49,870
- Bloomington$49,400
- Indianapolis$49,270
- Michigan City$48,380
- Evansville$48,360
- Muncie$47,690
- Columbus$47,520
- Lafayette$47,300
Highest-paying cities for highway maintenance workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,480).
- San Jose, CA$84,480
- Vallejo, CA$75,770
- Seattle, WA$75,480
- Springfield, IL$72,660
- Chicago, IL$72,470
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Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do highway maintenance workers make an hour in South Bend?
$24.59 an hour on average, and $24.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level highway maintenance workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the highway maintenance workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $40,897 a year ($3,408 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,150. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do highway maintenance workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($53,080).
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 47-4051; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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