Millwrights pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,640 or more. The middle half of millwrights in South Bend earn between $67,420 and $73,280.
- $56K10th
- $67K25th
- $68KMedian
- $73K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,240 | $5,770 | $33.29 |
| Median | $67,750 | $5,646 | $32.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,420 | $5,618 | $32.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,280 | $6,107 | $35.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Millwrights pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Millwrights in South Bend earn 8% less than the Indiana average ($75,640) and about the same as the U.S. average ($69,780). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $65,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $69,240 | $67,750 | $55,950 | $79,640 | 30 |
| Indiana | $75,640 | $77,140 | $48,600 | $95,960 | 1,760 |
| United States | $69,780 | $65,700 | $46,290 | $93,600 | 40,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Millwrights salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $69,240, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $54,299 a year, or $4,525 a month and $2,088 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $54,844 | $4,570 |
| Working in IN | $54,299 | $4,525 |
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 millwrights? 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 $69,240 buys what about $74,565 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Millwrights salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($79,620).
- Fort Wayne$79,620
- Indianapolis$76,880
- South Bend$69,240
- Lafayette$67,130
Highest-paying cities for millwrights
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,030).
- San Francisco, CA$104,030
- Kennewick, WA$102,810
- New York, NY$95,250
- Los Angeles, CA$92,470
- Seattle, WA$89,800
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Millwrights salary in South Bend: questions
How much do millwrights make an hour in South Bend?
$33.29 an hour on average, and $32.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level millwrights salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the millwrights take-home pay in South Bend?
About $54,299 a year ($4,525 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,240. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do millwrights earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($69,780).
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 49-9044; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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