Health Education Specialists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,730 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in South Bend earn between $43,420 and $70,980.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $60KMedian
- $71K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,860 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Median | $59,640 | $4,970 | $28.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,420 | $3,618 | $20.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,980 | $5,915 | $34.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Health education specialists in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($62,930) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $62,860 | $59,640 | $38,480 | $94,730 | 80 |
| Indiana | $62,930 | $58,170 | $36,130 | $96,010 | 1,380 |
| United States | $73,280 | $64,070 | $42,990 | $118,200 | 65,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Health Education Specialists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $62,860, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $49,750 a year, or $4,146 a month and $1,913 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $50,263 | $4,189 |
| Working in IN | $49,750 | $4,146 |
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 health education specialists? 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 $62,860 buys what about $67,695 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Education Specialists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($67,100).
- Lafayette$67,100
- Fort Wayne$66,270
- Indianapolis$65,260
- Bloomington$63,450
- South Bend$62,860
- Elkhart$58,410
- Evansville$42,730
Highest-paying cities for health education specialists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,000).
- Washington, DC$120,000
- Atlanta, GA$109,350
- San Francisco, CA$97,750
- Eugene, OR$96,470
- San Jose, CA$92,350
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Health Education Specialists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in South Bend?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $28.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $49,750 a year ($4,146 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,860. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do health education specialists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,280).
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 21-1091; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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