Recreation Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,810 or more. The middle half of recreation workers in South Bend earn between $30,190 and $35,480.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $35K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,710 | $2,809 | $16.21 |
| Median | $30,190 | $2,516 | $14.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,190 | $2,516 | $14.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,480 | $2,957 | $17.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreation Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Recreation workers in South Bend earn 3% more than the Indiana average ($32,710) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($38,520). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $36,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $33,710 | $30,190 | $28,440 | $43,810 | 660 |
| Indiana | $32,710 | $30,190 | $22,470 | $45,710 | 8,050 |
| United States | $38,520 | $36,560 | $27,600 | $50,410 | 331,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Recreation Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $33,710, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $27,712 a year, or $2,309 a month and $1,066 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $28,080 | $2,340 |
| Working in IN | $27,712 | $2,309 |
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 recreation workers? 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 $33,710 buys what about $36,303 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreation Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($36,540).
- Elkhart$36,540
- Michigan City$35,390
- Indianapolis$33,860
- South Bend$33,710
- Lafayette$32,310
- Fort Wayne$31,990
- Terre Haute$31,220
- Muncie$30,850
- Evansville$30,520
- Bloomington$30,410
Highest-paying cities for recreation workers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,070).
- Fairbanks, AK$61,070
- San Jose, CA$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$48,810
- Seattle, WA$47,840
- Bozeman, MT$47,520
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Recreation Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do recreation workers make an hour in South Bend?
$16.21 an hour on average, and $14.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreation workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreation workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $27,712 a year ($2,309 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,710. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do recreation workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,520).
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 39-9032; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 2.35, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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