salary$129,620 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$206,490per year
Jobs in the area100people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.9% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $129,620 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $101,990 and $206,490.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.9% of the median physician assistant 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.