DOL Median (South Bend, IN)
$39,520
vs National
-8.1%
National: $43,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,429
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,520
-8.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreational Therapists in South Bend, IN earns $39,520 in nominal terms, which is 8.1% below the national average of $43,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,429 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Bend, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIOR SERVICES & THERAPY | $39,520 | 6 |
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How much does a Recreational Therapists make in South Bend, IN?
The median Recreational Therapists salary in South Bend, IN is $39,520 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South Bend, IN a good place to work as a Recreational Therapists?
A Recreational Therapists in South Bend, IN earns 8.1% less than the national median of $43,000, or $43,429 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.