Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in South Bend
387 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in South Bend belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $485,900 per year. The lowest published median is $23,000.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $485,900 | 140 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $295,480 | 200 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $261,280 | 60 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $219,260 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $173,140 | 100 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,900 | 110 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $144,030 | 270 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $138,360 | 30 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $129,620 | 100 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $128,370 | 580 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $128,250 | 130 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $127,650 | 70 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,810 | 390 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,220 | 310 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $125,850 | 140 | |
| 16 | Computer Network Architects | $121,770 | 110 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $121,560 | 350 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,280 | 330 | |
| 19 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,010 | 150 | |
| 20 | General and Operations Managers | $104,500 | 2,070 | |
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $103,790 | 130 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,330 | 510 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $103,050 | 280 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $101,170 | 180 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $100,630 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,000 | 580 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,150 | 410 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,330 | 330 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $27,300 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,140 | 4,240 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,740 | 1,970 |
| Cashiers | $28,970 | 2,820 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,080 | 500 |
| Dishwashers | $29,090 | 350 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,140 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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