Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,950 or more. The middle half of structural metal fabricators and fitters in South Bend earn between $45,430 and $55,170.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $55K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,260 | $4,105 | $23.68 |
| Median | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,430 | $3,786 | $21.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,170 | $4,598 | $26.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Structural metal fabricators and fitters in South Bend earn 14% less than the Indiana average ($57,600) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($54,030). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $51,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $49,260 | $45,740 | $45,040 | $60,950 | 130 |
| Indiana | $57,600 | $60,180 | $40,680 | $68,580 | 3,870 |
| United States | $54,030 | $51,330 | $37,960 | $72,280 | 52,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $49,260, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $39,468 a year, or $3,289 a month and $1,518 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 | $39,913 | $3,326 |
| Working in IN | $39,468 | $3,289 |
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 structural metal fabricators and fitters? 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 $49,260 buys what about $53,049 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 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($62,320).
- Evansville$62,320
- Muncie$59,490
- Indianapolis$55,410
- Fort Wayne$55,020
- Elkhart$51,020
- South Bend$49,260
- Terre Haute$48,630
- Kokomo$44,640
All Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for structural metal fabricators and fitters
Albany, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,610).
- Albany, OR$71,610
- Bremerton, WA$70,180
- Seattle, WA$69,660
- San Francisco, CA$69,440
- Portland, OR$66,730
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in South Bend: questions
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make an hour in South Bend?
$23.68 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural metal fabricators and fitters take-home pay in South Bend?
About $39,468 a year ($3,289 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,260. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do structural metal fabricators and fitters earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,030).
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 51-2041; 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 3.03, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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