Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,470 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in South Bend earn between $42,080 and $60,680.
- $36K10th
- $42K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,900 | $4,242 | $24.47 |
| Median | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,080 | $3,507 | $20.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,680 | $5,057 | $29.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($53,000) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $50,900 | $48,830 | $36,500 | $68,470 | 170 |
| Indiana | $53,000 | $50,260 | $36,410 | $69,520 | 3,510 |
| United States | $55,420 | $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810 | 225,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $50,900, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $40,708 a year, or $3,392 a month and $1,566 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 | $41,161 | $3,430 |
| Working in IN | $40,708 | $3,392 |
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 painters, construction and maintenance? 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 $50,900 buys what about $54,815 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 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 7th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($56,400).
- Columbus$56,400
- Michigan City$53,940
- Indianapolis$53,450
- Evansville$53,170
- Bloomington$52,500
- Muncie$51,440
- South Bend$50,900
- Fort Wayne$50,700
- Elkhart$50,370
- Terre Haute$47,340
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for painters, construction and maintenance
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,180).
- Kahului, HI$76,180
- Champaign, IL$73,490
- Rockford, IL$72,850
- Chicago, IL$70,720
- Honolulu, HI$70,560
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in South Bend: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in South Bend?
$24.47 an hour on average, and $23.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in South Bend?
About $40,708 a year ($3,392 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,900. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,420).
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 47-2141; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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