Massage Therapists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,150 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in South Bend earn between $38,530 and $54,930.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $55K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,980 | $4,498 | $25.95 |
| Median | $47,090 | $3,924 | $22.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,530 | $3,211 | $18.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,930 | $4,578 | $26.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Massage therapists in South Bend earn 11% less than the Indiana average ($60,880) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $53,980 | $47,090 | $38,120 | $78,150 | 80 |
| Indiana | $60,880 | $55,590 | $38,140 | $83,140 | 1,480 |
| United States | $63,830 | $58,450 | $33,640 | $100,200 | 98,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Massage Therapists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $53,980, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $43,036 a year, or $3,586 a month and $1,655 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 | $43,505 | $3,625 |
| Working in IN | $43,036 | $3,586 |
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 massage therapists? 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 $53,980 buys what about $58,132 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 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($69,290).
- Elkhart$69,290
- Indianapolis$62,770
- Evansville$60,820
- Fort Wayne$59,920
- Kokomo$54,350
- South Bend$53,980
- Terre Haute$51,090
- Bloomington$44,530
Highest-paying cities for massage therapists
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,560).
- Fairbanks, AK$116,560
- Kahului, HI$101,690
- Seattle, WA$92,510
- Salem, OR$91,630
- Manchester, NH$87,500
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Massage Therapists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in South Bend?
$25.95 an hour on average, and $22.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $43,036 a year ($3,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,980. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do massage therapists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,830).
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 31-9011; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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