salary$56,820 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,410per year
Jobs in the area1,840people work this job
Can a truck driver afford South Bend?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 27.1% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $56,820 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $39,720 and $74,410.
Can a truck driver afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 27.1% of the median truck driver 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.