Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,140 or more. The middle half of other postsecondary teachers in Fort Wayne earn between $56,000 and $84,900.
- $49K10th
- $56K25th
- $71KMedian
- $85K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,500 | $6,208 | — |
| Median | $70,910 | $5,909 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,000 | $4,667 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,900 | $7,075 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other postsecondary teachers in Fort Wayne earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($79,970) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($90,630). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $77,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $74,500 | $70,910 | $49,050 | $102,140 | 40 |
| Indiana | $79,970 | $76,390 | $47,860 | $124,420 | 1,340 |
| United States | $90,630 | $77,640 | $44,300 | $160,700 | 149,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $74,500, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $57,867 a year, or $4,822 a month and $2,226 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross 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%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for other postsecondary teachers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $74,500 buys what about $80,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 5th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($91,840).
- Bloomington$91,840
- Lafayette$88,710
- Evansville$78,250
- South Bend$76,540
- Fort Wayne$74,500
- Indianapolis$72,000
Highest-paying cities for other postsecondary teachers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,460).
- Trenton, NJ$167,460
- Sacramento, CA$145,740
- Boston, MA$130,280
- Salem, OR$121,310
- Modesto, CA$117,920
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Fort Wayne: questions
What is the entry-level other postsecondary teachers salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other postsecondary teachers take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $57,867 a year ($4,822 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,500. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do other postsecondary teachers earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,630).
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. SOC code 25-1199; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.21, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.21).
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