Machinists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,810 or more. The middle half of machinists in South Bend earn between $46,190 and $61,570.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $52KMedian
- $62K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,560 | $4,463 | $25.75 |
| Median | $51,990 | $4,332 | $25.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,190 | $3,849 | $22.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,570 | $5,131 | $29.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Machinists in South Bend earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($56,590) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $53,560 | $51,990 | $39,170 | $68,810 | 630 |
| Indiana | $56,590 | $57,800 | $39,400 | $73,500 | 14,320 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $53,560, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $42,719 a year, or $3,560 a month and $1,643 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 | $43,186 | $3,599 |
| Working in IN | $42,719 | $3,560 |
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 machinists? 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 $53,560 buys what about $57,679 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 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 9th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($60,160).
- Columbus$60,160
- Evansville$59,880
- Lafayette$58,640
- Indianapolis$56,240
- Fort Wayne$54,020
- Bloomington$53,940
- Elkhart$53,800
- Michigan City$53,640
- South Bend$53,560
- Terre Haute$53,480
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in South Bend?
$25.75 an hour on average, and $24.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $42,719 a year ($3,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,560. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do machinists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
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 51-4041; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 2.61, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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