Median DOL Salary
$81,884
Total DOL Filings
580
Companies Hiring
199
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
South Bend, IN$81,884
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in South Bend, IN is 34.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in South Bend
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunalytics, Inc. | 45 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Indiana University | 40 | $67,855 | Other | |
| Beacon Medical Group | 29 | $264,996 | Other | |
| Delight TB Indiana Management LLC | 21 | $18,200 | Other | |
| Decision Six Inc | 21 | $90,418 | Other | |
| FISERV GLOBAL SERVICES INC. | 17 | $70,096 | Other | |
| Indiana Health Centers, Inc. | 16 | $189,100 | Other | |
| enFocus | 15 | $75,000 | Other | |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | 12 | $68,000 | Other | |
| MELIZADEL CORPORATION | 11 | $26,000 | Other | |
| Eaglecare LLC | 11 | $79,040 | Other | |
| AM GENERAL LLC | 10 | $76,190 | Other | |
| Fiserv Solutions, LLC | 9 | $114,005 | Other | |
| INDIANA UNIV. PURDUE UNIV. INDIANAPOLIS | 9 | $57,122 | Other | |
| South Bend Community School Corporation | 9 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Memorial Health System | 9 | $99,486 | Other | |
| SYSCON International Inc. | 8 | $77,500 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 7 | $105,645 | Other | |
| STEEL WAREHOUSE | 7 | $59,467 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 7 | $114,400 | Other | |
| Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, LLC. | 6 | $62,182 | Other | |
| OMICRON BIOCHEMICALS, INC. | 6 | $52,894 | Other | |
| 1ST SOURCE BANK | 6 | $52,180 | Other | |
| FISERV CIR LLC | 5 | $82,500 | Other | |
| ROUND 2, LLC | 5 | $78,125 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in South Bend
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $138,375 | -21.8% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,000 | +24.3% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $81,120 | -18.3% | 9 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | -21.2% | 6 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $74,880 | -11.2% | 9 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | $61,500 | +11.9% | 6 |
| Chemists | $60,250 | -20.6% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,000 | -28.7% | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $52,500 | -32.2% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $48,000 | -54.7% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $46,000 | -51.6% | 5 |
| Recreational Therapists | $39,520 | -23.9% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in South Bend, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
South Bend, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $138,375 | $152,060 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,000 | $113,187 |
| Physical Therapists | $81,120 | $89,143 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | $89,011 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $74,880 | $82,286 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.