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How much does a welder make in South Bend?

$47,670a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.

Hourly
$22.92
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
327 of 382
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,440Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $64,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,440$18.48
25th$45,250$21.75
Median$47,670$22.92
75th$58,030$27.90
90th$64,520$31.02

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for welders.

Michigan City, IN$53,420
Muncie, IN$53,340
Chicago, IL$52,650
Cincinnati, OH$51,990
Indianapolis, IN$51,070
Evansville, IN$50,960
Elkhart, IN$50,950
Louisville, KY$50,870
Kokomo, IN$49,860
Columbus, IN$49,320
Fort Wayne, IN$49,300
Lafayette, IN$49,020
Terre Haute, IN$46,090
Bloomington, IN$44,730
Welder salary in Indiana Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Tool and Die Maker$61,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Machinist$51,990
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,170
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).

Do welders make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $47,670 against $53,750 nationally, 11% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,730, so South Bend pays 4% less.

Where does South Bend rank for welder pay?

327 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,520 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.