salary$82,650 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,060per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.6% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $82,650 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $78,530 and $97,060.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 18.6% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.