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How much does a civil engineer make in South Bend?

$96,180a year

Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $46.24 an hour or $8,015 a month.

Hourly
$46.24
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
189 of 373
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,840Median: $96,180Highest 10%: $142,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$71,840$34.54
25th$78,640$37.81
Median$96,180$46.24
75th$120,500$57.91
90th$142,700$68.61

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for civil engineers.

Louisville, KY$102,700
Bloomington, IN$102,600
Indianapolis, IN$101,800
Chicago, IL$100,200
Elkhart, IN$99,330
Cincinnati, OH$98,220
Fort Wayne, IN$88,920
Evansville, IN$87,900
Lafayette, IN$87,380
Michigan City, IN$72,720
Civil Engineer salary in Indiana Civil Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$98,870
Industrial Engineer$93,940
Mechanical Engineer$88,770
Architect$82,300
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,630
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,080
Architectural and Civil Drafter$52,790
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $46.24 ($96,180 a year).

Do civil engineers make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $96,180 against $100,800 nationally, 5% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $98,270, so South Bend pays 2% less.

Where does South Bend rank for civil engineer pay?

189 of 373 metro areas with data.

How much does a civil engineer make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $71,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.