Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,970 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in South Bend earn between $47,780 and $70,620.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $71K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,290 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
| Median | $61,700 | $5,142 | $29.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,780 | $3,982 | $22.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,620 | $5,885 | $33.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in South Bend earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($67,160) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $61,290 | $61,700 | $47,400 | $76,970 | 50 |
| Indiana | $67,160 | $66,660 | $43,340 | $86,870 | 1,490 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $61,290, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $48,563 a year, or $4,047 a month and $1,868 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 | $49,068 | $4,089 |
| Working in IN | $48,563 | $4,047 |
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 occupational therapy assistants? 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 $61,290 buys what about $66,004 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 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($71,150).
- Fort Wayne$71,150
- Evansville$68,350
- Indianapolis$67,140
- Lafayette$64,870
- Elkhart$64,550
- South Bend$61,290
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in South Bend: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in South Bend?
$29.47 an hour on average, and $29.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in South Bend?
About $48,563 a year ($4,047 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,290. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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