HVAC Salary in South Bend, IN
HVAC technicians in South Bend, IN earn $64,080 per year on average, -1.1% vs the national mean, with about $34,485 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 370 HVAC pros.
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$64,080
Avg Salary
370
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,660
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,710
early career
Median
$59,460
typical wage
75th Pct
$81,340
experienced
90th Pct
$97,500
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$34,485
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$64,080
$5,939
$4,902
$1,954
$51,285
$16,800
$34,485
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
31
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
370
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
5A
Cool-Humid
South Bend is in a Cool-Humid zone where heating demand defines the HVAC market. Furnace and boiler work, heat pump installations, and emergency winter service make up the bulk of technician work, with shorter but real summer cooling demand.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College · Public · Certificate · Kalamazoo, MI · 39 mi · 12 grads/yr · Visit site
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