Orderlies pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,830 or more. The middle half of orderlies in South Bend earn between $34,520 and $37,060.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $37K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,500 | $3,125 | $18.03 |
| Median | $36,590 | $3,049 | $17.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,520 | $2,877 | $16.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,060 | $3,088 | $17.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orderlies pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Orderlies in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($38,390) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($40,660). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $37,500 | $36,590 | $34,520 | $42,830 | 50 |
| Indiana | $38,390 | $38,540 | $32,120 | $41,450 | 1,060 |
| United States | $40,660 | $38,290 | $32,240 | $50,600 | 52,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orderlies salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $37,500, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $30,578 a year, or $2,548 a month and $1,176 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 | $30,964 | $2,580 |
| Working in IN | $30,578 | $2,548 |
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 orderlies? 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 $37,500 buys what about $40,384 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 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.
Orderlies salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($40,730).
- Indianapolis$40,730
- South Bend$37,500
- Fort Wayne$36,290
- Evansville$34,560
Highest-paying cities for orderlies
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,910).
- San Jose, CA$66,910
- San Francisco, CA$66,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$59,870
- Sacramento, CA$59,390
- Los Angeles, CA$51,830
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Orderlies salary in South Bend: questions
How much do orderlies make an hour in South Bend?
$18.03 an hour on average, and $17.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orderlies salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orderlies take-home pay in South Bend?
About $30,578 a year ($2,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,500. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do orderlies earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,660).
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 31-1132; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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