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How much does a welding make in South Bend?

$46,460a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $22.34 an hour or $3,872 a month.

Hourly
$22.34
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
83 of 128
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,440Median: $46,460Highest 10%: $62,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,440$18.48
25th$39,530$19.00
Median$46,460$22.34
75th$61,050$29.35
90th$62,400$30.00

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Louisville, KY$50,740
Elkhart, IN$47,840
Chicago, IL$46,710
Cincinnati, OH$46,280
Fort Wayne, IN$44,670
Evansville, IN$44,240
Indianapolis, IN$38,970
Welding salary in Indiana Welding 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
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $22.34 ($46,460 a year).

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

No: $46,460 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $43,960, so South Bend pays 6% more.

Where does South Bend rank for welding pay?

83 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,400 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.