Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,020 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in South Bend earn between $34,960 and $48,310.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $48K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,290 | $3,608 | $20.81 |
| Median | $37,870 | $3,156 | $18.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,960 | $2,913 | $16.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,310 | $4,026 | $23.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in South Bend earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($45,570) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $43,290 | $37,870 | $30,200 | $64,020 | 80 |
| Indiana | $45,570 | $44,390 | $30,450 | $62,520 | 2,030 |
| United States | $51,820 | $46,850 | $35,060 | $77,170 | 94,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $43,290, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $34,955 a year, or $2,913 a month and $1,344 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $35,370 | $2,948 |
| Working in IN | $34,955 | $2,913 |
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 rehabilitation counselors? 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 $43,290 buys what about $46,620 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 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 8th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($49,510).
- Lafayette$49,510
- Indianapolis$48,270
- Terre Haute$47,830
- Evansville$47,020
- Elkhart$47,010
- Michigan City$46,010
- Fort Wayne$45,650
- South Bend$43,290
- Bloomington$40,270
Highest-paying cities for rehabilitation counselors
New Orleans, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,030).
- New Orleans, LA$80,030
- Killeen, TX$75,610
- Olympia, WA$74,560
- Portland, ME$71,280
- Longview, WA$71,080
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Rehabilitation Counselors salary in South Bend: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in South Bend?
$20.81 an hour on average, and $18.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in South Bend?
About $34,955 a year ($2,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,290. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,820).
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 21-1015; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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