Parts Salespersons Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $36,180 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $24,500
90th percentile $58,160
Employed locally 360
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,500
    25th
    $28,650
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $58,160

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 55% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minot, ND $51,100
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Minnesota $47,160
    Bellingham, WA $47,020
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,010
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,920

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,310
    Cashiers $28,680
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,400
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,520
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in South Bend, IN-MI is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 3.4% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in South Bend?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,500 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,650.