May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Bend
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
387 occupations
Across 387 occupations with published wages in South Bend, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $485,900 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Bend
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,240 | $28,140 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,000 | $30,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,370 | $93,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,240 | $34,790 |
| Cashiers | 2,820 | $28,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,770 | $41,590 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,660 | $38,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,580 | $36,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,140 | $35,820 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,070 | $104,500 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.