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Average salary by job family in Fort Wayne
| Management | $126,120 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $112,960 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,170 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,230 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,710 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,270 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,350 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,850 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,040 |
| Protective Service | $58,000 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,720 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,290 |
| Production | $52,170 |
| Sales and Related | $48,720 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,160 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,500 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,010 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,530 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,660 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,050 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,700 |
Highest-paying jobs in Fort Wayne
- Physicians, All Other$325,560
- Chief Executives$310,450
- Family Medicine Physicians$248,630
- Dentists, General$224,170
- Marketing Managers$173,800
- Lawyers$169,510
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150,360
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$148,890
- Physician Assistants$148,740
- Financial Managers$145,580
Most common jobs in Fort Wayne and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,260 | $56,220 | $48,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,900 | $28,900 | $28,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,450 | $86,030 | $79,630 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,860 | $34,430 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,800 | $40,290 | $37,860 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,840 | $34,010 | $35,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,590 | $36,620 | $35,690 |
| Cashiers | 4,440 | $30,020 | $29,590 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,250 | $45,820 | $45,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,210 | $58,880 | $59,050 |
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Cost of living in Fort Wayne
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,610 therefore buys what $64,393 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $259,816, 3.7 times the median household income of $69,378.
$259,816typical home value
$69,378median household income
92.6BEA price parity
451,440metro population
Take-home pay in Fort Wayne
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,350 | $29,765 | $2,480 |
| Median wage | $47,700 | $38,363 | $3,197 |
| Average wage | $59,610 | $47,386 | $3,949 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,820 | $55,448 | $4,621 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$310K
- Marketing Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150K
- Financial Managers$146K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$145K
- Training and Development Managers$145K
- Administrative Services Managers$137K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Human Resources Managers$134K
- Sales Managers$132K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$121K
- Public Relations Managers$117K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Facilities Managers$107K
- Fundraising Managers$106K
- Natural Sciences Managers$106K
- Managers, All Other$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70K
- Education Administrators, All Other$69K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$326K
- Family Medicine Physicians$249K
- Dentists, General$224K
- Physician Assistants$149K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Optometrists$132K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$123K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$88K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Audiologists$87K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Chiropractors$79K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surgical Assistants$70K
- Surgical Technologists$69K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Therapists, All Other$64K
- Athletic Trainers$62K
- Paramedics$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$109K
- Materials Engineers$105K
- Electrical Engineers$105K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Surveyors$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94K
- Industrial Engineers$93K
- Civil Engineers$93K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Landscape Architects$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Mechanical Drafters$64K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$57K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Actuaries$117K
- Computer Network Architects$110K
- Software Developers$108K
- Database Architects$107K
- Information Security Analysts$99K
- Data Scientists$96K
- Computer Systems Analysts$95K
- Computer Programmers$92K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$90K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$89K
- Database Administrators$88K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Web Developers$80K
- Operations Research Analysts$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Chemists$83K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- School Psychologists$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$72K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61K
- Chemical Technicians$49K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$118K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Financial Risk Specialists$96K
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Logisticians$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Labor Relations Specialists$75K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Credit Analysts$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Insurance Underwriters$71K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$65K
- Fundraisers$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Tax Preparers$54K
- Credit Counselors$50K
Construction and Extraction23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$76K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74K
- Electricians$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$66K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$65K
- Carpenters$61K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Glaziers$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Roofers$55K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$54K
- Construction Laborers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
- Fence Erectors$48K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair28 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Millwrights$80K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$45K
- Home Appliance Repairers$44K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$78K
- Writers and Authors$73K
- Public Relations Specialists$73K
- Technical Writers$66K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$66K
- Producers and Directors$65K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Editors$57K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$52K
- Interpreters and Translators$50K
- Coaches and Scouts$48K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$46K
- Broadcast Technicians$45K
- Photographers$42K
- Floral Designers$37K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73K
- Firefighters$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$63K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$47K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Security Guards$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$69K
- Health Education Specialists$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$60K
- Clergy$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$74K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Instructional Coordinators$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$54K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$51K
- Tutors$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
- Library Technicians$32K
Production51 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Tire Builders$53K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$51K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Brokerage Clerks$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- File Clerks$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Procurement Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Parking Attendants$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$60K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Orderlies$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Skincare Specialists$44K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Bartenders$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
Jobs paid by the hour in Fort Wayne
For 1 job in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $43.90 | $41.95 | n/a |
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Salary in Fort Wayne: questions
What is a good salary in Fort Wayne?
Half of all workers in the Fort Wayne metro earn less than $47,700 and the average is $59,610. Earning more than $70,820 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Fort Wayne to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,587, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fort Wayne?
Physicians, All Other ($325,560), Chief Executives ($310,450), Family Medicine Physicians ($248,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Fort Wayne, IN (23060), all occupations and 441 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
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