Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,670 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in South Bend earn between $36,710 and $45,890.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,770 | $3,398 | $19.60 |
| Median | $38,700 | $3,225 | $18.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,710 | $3,059 | $17.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,890 | $3,824 | $22.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in South Bend earn 15% less than the Indiana average ($48,160) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $40,770 | $38,700 | $31,410 | $50,670 | 1,980 |
| Indiana | $48,160 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | 85,610 |
| United States | $46,660 | $44,650 | $33,280 | $64,880 | 1,405,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $40,770, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $33,050 a year, or $2,754 a month and $1,271 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 | $33,452 | $2,788 |
| Working in IN | $33,050 | $2,754 |
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 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? 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 $40,770 buys what about $43,906 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 11th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($56,230).
- Lafayette$56,230
- Fort Wayne$56,220
- Elkhart$49,540
- Columbus$46,400
- Indianapolis$44,400
- Michigan City$43,610
- Muncie$43,150
- Terre Haute$43,130
- Kokomo$41,350
- South Bend$40,770
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
Lafayette, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,040).
- Lafayette, LA$72,040
- Lexington, KY$62,470
- San Francisco, CA$61,560
- Spartanburg, SC$60,020
- Nashville, TN$57,320
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Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in South Bend: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in South Bend?
$19.60 an hour on average, and $18.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in South Bend?
About $33,050 a year ($2,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,770. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,660).
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 51-2090; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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