Healthcare Social Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,060 or more. The middle half of healthcare social workers in South Bend earn between $52,820 and $80,150.
- $48K10th
- $53K25th
- $63KMedian
- $80K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,790 | $5,482 | $31.63 |
| Median | $62,640 | $5,220 | $30.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,820 | $4,402 | $25.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,150 | $6,679 | $38.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Healthcare Social Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Healthcare social workers in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($68,370) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($71,790). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $67,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $65,790 | $62,640 | $47,550 | $85,060 | 160 |
| Indiana | $68,370 | $64,580 | $48,050 | $93,510 | 3,890 |
| United States | $71,790 | $67,880 | $46,220 | $100,360 | 187,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Healthcare Social Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $65,790, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $51,965 a year, or $4,330 a month and $1,999 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 | $52,493 | $4,374 |
| Working in IN | $51,965 | $4,330 |
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 healthcare social 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 $65,790 buys what about $70,850 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 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Healthcare Social Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 8th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($70,090).
- Lafayette$70,090
- Indianapolis$69,510
- Fort Wayne$69,380
- Michigan City$69,100
- Columbus$69,020
- Bloomington$68,810
- Elkhart$65,880
- South Bend$65,790
- Terre Haute$65,730
- Muncie$64,150
Highest-paying cities for healthcare social workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,130).
- Napa, CA$129,130
- San Luis Obispo, CA$112,750
- Vallejo, CA$112,700
- San Jose, CA$108,280
- Santa Rosa, CA$106,760
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Healthcare Social Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do healthcare social workers make an hour in South Bend?
$31.63 an hour on average, and $30.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level healthcare social workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the healthcare social workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $51,965 a year ($4,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,790. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do healthcare social workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,790).
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 21-1022; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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