What is the average salary in Fort Wayne, IN?
$58,570a year
Average yearly pay across 443 jobs with official data in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Jobs with data
- 443
- Workers counted
- 217,480
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $388,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $225,800 |
| Chief Executive | $213,700 |
| Dentist | $183,600 |
| Judge | $159,600 |
| Pharmacist | $152,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $140,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $138,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $134,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $48,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,360 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,200 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,860 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $35,090 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,690 |
| Cashier | $29,590 |
| Office Clerk | $45,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,050 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$117,100
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$134,000
- Chief Executive$213,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,400
- Construction Manager$105,300
- Education Administrator$100,100
- Education Administrator$85,400
- Education Administrator$63,910
- Education and Childcare Administrator$53,850
- Facilities Manager$104,000
- Financial Manager$130,900
- Food Service Manager$62,620
- Fundraising Manager$98,990
- General and Operations Manager$107,800
- Human Resources Manager$121,300
- Industrial Production Manager$105,700
- Manager$87,990
- Marketing Manager$140,300
- Medical and Health Services Manager$105,000
- Natural Sciences Manager$77,720
- Property$60,480
- Public Relations Manager$121,800
- Purchasing Manager$111,800
- Sales Manager$122,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$72,920
- Training and Development Manager$124,400
- Transportation$105,800
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$75,250
- Business Operations Specialist$72,740
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$63,290
- Claims Adjuster$76,880
- Compensation$66,520
- Compliance Officer$75,790
- Cost Estimator$71,200
- Credit Analyst$59,240
- Credit Counselor$47,980
- Financial and Investment Analyst$80,430
- Financial Risk Specialist$82,390
- Financial Specialist$57,300
- Fundraiser$61,460
- Human Resources Specialist$65,510
- Insurance Underwriter$64,490
- Labor Relations Specialist$77,380
- Loan Officer$63,320
- Logistician$69,610
- Management Analyst$93,640
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,730
- Meeting$48,440
- Personal Financial Advisor$80,680
- Project Management Specialist$92,590
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$63,750
- Tax Preparer$45,930
- Training and Development Specialist$63,440
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$128,300
- Computer Network Architect$97,340
- Computer Network Support Specialist$78,440
- Computer Occupation$82,860
- Computer Programmer$87,630
- Computer Systems Analyst$90,300
- Computer User Support Specialist$50,630
- Data Scientist$94,470
- Database Administrator$82,560
- Database Architect$103,800
- Information Security Analyst$97,000
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,250
- Operations Research Analyst$68,010
- Software Developer$101,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$79,710
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$70,270
- Web Developer$72,180
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$79,750
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,110
- Calibration Technologist and Technician$51,310
- Civil Engineer$88,920
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,460
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,860
- Electrical Engineer$100,800
- Electronics Engineer$101,600
- Engineer$107,700
- Industrial Engineer$91,000
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,260
- Landscape Architect$67,990
- Materials Engineer$99,640
- Mechanical Drafter$64,820
- Mechanical Engineer$95,310
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,490
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$58,090
- Surveyor$84,800
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$46,060
- Chemist$78,860
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$82,660
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$62,710
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$61,090
- Forensic Science Technician$72,510
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$83,440
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$59,720
- School Psychologist$68,370
- Urban and Regional Planner$75,240
Community and social service
- Child$50,490
- Clergy$60,360
- Community Health Worker$48,970
- Educational$59,580
- Health Education Specialist$61,460
- Healthcare Social Worker$66,090
- Marriage and Family Therapist$53,560
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,610
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$71,300
- Rehabilitation Counselor$36,890
- Social and Human Service Assistant$43,870
- Social Worker$74,510
- Substance Abuse$59,250
Legal
- Judge$159,600
- Lawyer$126,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,870
Educational instruction and library
- Art$67,210
- Biological Science Teacher$76,260
- Business Teacher$76,500
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$54,440
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,860
- Computer Science Teacher$85,340
- Education Teacher$67,400
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$48,530
- Elementary School Teacher$59,800
- Engineering Teacher$103,500
- English Language and Literature Teacher$65,340
- Health Specialties Teacher$78,880
- Instructional Coordinator$62,070
- Kindergarten Teacher$59,310
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$48,690
- Library Technician$29,480
- Mathematical Science Teacher$77,600
- Middle School Teacher$61,970
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$63,490
- Postsecondary Teacher$70,910
- Preschool Teacher$35,610
- Secondary School Teacher$61,290
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,820
- Special Education Teacher$59,000
- Special Education Teacher$58,580
- Special Education Teacher$56,500
- Substitute Teacher$36,060
- Teacher and Instructor$62,850
- Teaching Assistant$46,910
- Teaching Assistant$34,530
- Tutor$48,100
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$50,130
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$48,340
- Broadcast Technician$37,980
- Coach and Scout$38,840
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$67,810
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$66,160
- Editor$50,810
- Floral Designer$36,080
- Graphic Designer$52,280
- Interior Designer$61,110
- Interpreter and Translator$44,000
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,980
- Musician and Singer$87,260
- Photographer$36,900
- Producer and Director$57,260
- Public Relations Specialist$70,410
- Technical Writer$60,480
- Umpire$41,010
- Writer and Author$63,640
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$63,380
- Audiologist$80,080
- Chiropractor$73,880
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$48,660
- Dental Hygienist$86,120
- Dentist$183,600
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$83,500
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$75,960
- Emergency Medical Technician$42,640
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Family Medicine Physician$225,800
- Health Technologist and Technician$47,510
- Hearing Aid Specialist$64,510
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,640
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$83,290
- Medical Records Specialist$50,040
- Nurse Practitioner$127,100
- Occupational Therapist$86,580
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$43,990
- Optician$39,840
- Optometrist$129,400
- Paramedic$59,160
- Pharmacist$152,500
- Pharmacy Technician$43,070
- Physical Therapist$98,450
- Physician$388,300
- Physician Assistant$131,400
- Psychiatric Technician$39,010
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$76,840
- Registered Nurse$79,630
- Respiratory Therapist$77,390
- Speech-Language Pathologist$83,200
- Surgical Assistant$65,910
- Surgical Technologist$63,140
- Therapist$56,070
- Veterinarian$125,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$48,430
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$48,670
- Healthcare Support Worker$46,560
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,090
- Massage Therapist$54,470
- Medical Assistant$45,220
- Medical Equipment Preparer$38,780
- Nursing Assistant$37,210
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$73,130
- Orderly$35,830
- Pharmacy Aide$35,110
- Phlebotomist$37,550
- Physical Therapist Aide$29,930
- Physical Therapist Assistant$62,360
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,930
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$57,700
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$40,000
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,820
- Firefighter$75,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$76,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,310
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,720
- Lifeguard$28,720
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,210
- Private Detective and Investigator$39,220
- Protective Service Worker$47,180
- School Bus Monitor$32,340
- Security Guard$35,140
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,010
- Chef and Head Cook$49,490
- Cook$36,300
- Cook$34,490
- Cook$30,240
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,640
- Dishwasher$28,710
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,500
- Food Preparation Worker$30,850
- Food Server$35,190
- Host and Hostess$25,920
- Waiter and Waitress$28,650
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,060
- Animal Caretaker$29,510
- Childcare Worker$30,050
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$30,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,860
- Funeral Attendant$35,360
- Hairdresser$29,950
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,570
- Mortician$61,630
- Recreation Worker$29,980
- Residential Advisor$38,710
- Skincare Specialist$39,940
- Tour and Travel Guide$31,280
- Usher$31,930
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$58,070
- Cashier$29,590
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,630
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$32,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$86,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,620
- Insurance Sales Agent$49,210
- Parts Salesperson$38,050
- Real Estate Sales Agent$48,810
- Retail Salesperson$31,200
- Sale and Related Worker$40,310
- Sales Representative$95,990
- Sales Representative$71,330
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,750
- Security$73,090
- Travel Agent$47,610
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,600
- Billing and Posting Clerk$46,000
- Bookkeeping$47,770
- Brokerage Clerk$55,590
- Cargo and Freight Agent$42,880
- Courier and Messenger$39,230
- Court$48,560
- Customer Service Representative$45,200
- Data Entry Keyer$39,480
- Dispatcher$49,310
- Eligibility Interviewer$42,890
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,640
- File Clerk$46,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,100
- Hotel$33,100
- Human Resources Assistant$46,790
- Information and Record Clerk$49,440
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,690
- Interviewer$40,760
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,730
- Library Assistant$31,000
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,120
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$38,540
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,030
- New Accounts Clerk$42,950
- Office Clerk$45,140
- Office Machine Operator$39,910
- Order Clerk$43,950
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,030
- Postal Service Clerk$62,610
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Procurement Clerk$46,850
- Production$58,390
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$59,460
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,220
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,820
- Shipping$46,640
- Teller$37,630
- Weigher$51,280
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$45,470
- Agricultural Inspector$61,440
- Farmworker and Laborer$37,720
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$64,240
- Carpenter$60,400
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,580
- Construction and Building Inspector$67,680
- Construction Laborer$47,480
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$49,680
- Electrician$71,290
- Fence Erector$46,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,760
- Floor Layer$49,500
- Glazier$60,150
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$45,260
- Helpers--Electrician$34,900
- Highway Maintenance Worker$55,030
- Insulation Worker$45,340
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,450
- Painter$49,130
- Paving$95,510
- Plumber$77,110
- Roofer$48,830
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$46,390
- Sheet Metal Worker$61,430
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$67,530
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,070
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$41,240
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$53,200
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$49,810
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,210
- Computer$38,840
- Electric Motor$45,010
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$67,140
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$101,800
- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$49,540
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$58,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,640
- Heating$60,830
- Helpers--Installation$36,500
- Home Appliance Repairer$41,290
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,790
- Installation$45,580
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$49,250
- Maintenance Worker$45,010
- Mechanical Door Repairer$59,900
- Medical Equipment Repairer$60,510
- Millwright$91,410
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,750
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$47,500
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,310
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,640
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$66,030
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,310
Production
- Baker$36,280
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,240
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,330
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$45,970
- Coating$46,250
- Coil Winder$46,900
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,430
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
- Crushing$47,790
- Cutting$42,960
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,420
- Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
- Electrical$41,060
- Extruding$46,910
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
- Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$43,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
- Food Batchmaker$37,300
- Furniture Finisher$48,000
- Grinding$46,530
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$43,960
- Helpers--Production Worker$43,300
- Inspector$48,120
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,930
- Machinist$53,770
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$46,380
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$55,860
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$48,120
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$45,450
- Molder$47,530
- Molding$46,420
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$43,300
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,990
- Painting$37,230
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,080
- Plating Machine Setter$39,210
- Prepress Technician and Worker$53,660
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$38,880
- Printing Press Operator$46,360
- Production Worker$42,030
- Sawing Machine Setter$38,600
- Separating$48,930
- Sewing Machine Operator$37,090
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
- Tire Builder$51,170
- Tool and Die Maker$61,340
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
- Welder$49,300
- Welding$44,670
- Woodworking Machine Setter$39,110
Transportation and material moving
- Airfield Operations Specialist$31,770
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,200
- Bus Driver$48,020
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,070
- Driver/Sales Worker$33,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,850
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,050
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,850
- Laborer and Freight$37,860
- Light Truck Driver$43,650
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$37,410
- Motor Vehicle Operator$28,530
- Packer and Packager$36,630
- Parking Attendant$32,080
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$58,650
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,270
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,690
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Fort Wayne, IN?
About $58,570 a year ($28.16 an hour): the average of the 443 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Fort Wayne, IN?
Physician ($388,300), Emergency Medicine Physician ($239,200), Family Medicine Physician ($225,800).
What are the most common jobs in Fort Wayne, IN?
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (8,260 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (6,900 jobs), Registered Nurse (6,450 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.