salary$93,540 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,390per year
Jobs in the area3,370people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.5% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $93,540 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,870 and $141,390.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.5% of the median registered nurse 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.