salary$44,600 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,650per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford South Bend?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $44,600 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,850 and $48,650.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 34.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.