salary$61,690 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,710per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a carpenter afford South Bend?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 25.0% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $61,690 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,090 and $78,710.
Can a carpenter afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 25.0% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.