Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,020 or more. The middle half of other educational instruction and library workers in South Bend earn between $31,230 and $37,640.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $31KMedian
- $38K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,220 | $3,102 | $17.89 |
| Median | $31,230 | $2,602 | $15.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,230 | $2,602 | $15.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,640 | $3,137 | $18.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other educational instruction and library workers in South Bend earn 17% less than the Indiana average ($44,880) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($59,060). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $50,890.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $37,220 | $31,230 | $31,230 | $61,020 | 70 |
| Indiana | $44,880 | $37,600 | $18,920 | $76,800 | 320 |
| United States | $59,060 | $50,890 | $25,180 | $98,740 | 118,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $37,220, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $30,366 a year, or $2,530 a month and $1,168 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $30,751 | $2,563 |
| Working in IN | $30,366 | $2,530 |
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 other educational instruction and library workers? 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 $37,220 buys what about $40,083 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($56,040).
- Fort Wayne$56,040
- Indianapolis$53,130
- South Bend$37,220
All Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for other educational instruction and library workers
Hanford, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,130).
- Hanford, CA$101,130
- Redding, CA$85,960
- San Jose, CA$83,520
- Corvallis, OR$83,140
- Salinas, CA$81,840
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary by city
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Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in South Bend: questions
How much do other educational instruction and library workers make an hour in South Bend?
$17.89 an hour on average, and $15.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other educational instruction and library workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other educational instruction and library workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $30,366 a year ($2,530 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,220. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do other educational instruction and library workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,060).
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 25-9099; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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