Nursing Assistants pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,220 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in South Bend earn between $36,920 and $43,280.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $43K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,800 | $3,317 | $19.13 |
| Median | $38,550 | $3,212 | $18.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,920 | $3,077 | $17.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,280 | $3,607 | $20.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($40,200) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $39,800 | $38,550 | $34,590 | $47,220 | 1,520 |
| Indiana | $40,200 | $38,330 | $35,390 | $46,890 | 33,640 |
| United States | $42,700 | $42,260 | $33,940 | $51,980 | 1,448,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nursing Assistants salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $39,800, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $32,316 a year, or $2,693 a month and $1,243 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 | $32,714 | $2,726 |
| Working in IN | $32,316 | $2,693 |
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 nursing assistants? 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 $39,800 buys what about $42,861 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 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($40,910).
- Indianapolis$40,910
- Michigan City$40,440
- South Bend$39,800
- Columbus$39,400
- Lafayette$39,390
- Kokomo$39,270
- Elkhart$39,220
- Fort Wayne$39,200
- Evansville$38,930
- Bloomington$38,570
Highest-paying cities for nursing assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,370).
- San Jose, CA$59,370
- San Francisco, CA$56,700
- Seattle, WA$55,220
- Grants Pass, OR$52,720
- Portland, OR$52,660
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Nursing Assistants salary in South Bend: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in South Bend?
$19.14 an hour on average, and $18.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in South Bend?
About $32,316 a year ($2,693 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,800. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do nursing assistants earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,700).
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 31-1131; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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