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How much does a production worker make in Fort Wayne?

$42,030a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $20.21 an hour or $3,503 a month.

Hourly
$20.21
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
122 of 313
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $42,030Highest 10%: $49,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,500$17.55
25th$38,680$18.60
Median$42,030$20.21
75th$48,630$23.38
90th$49,700$23.89

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Elkhart, IN$44,450
Indianapolis, IN$41,630
Chicago, IL$41,250
Louisville, KY$40,160
Cincinnati, OH$39,570
South Bend, IN$39,130
Evansville, IN$37,130
Production Worker salary in Indiana Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $20.21 ($42,030 a year).

Do production workers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

Yes: $42,030 against $40,110 nationally, 5% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,260, so Fort Wayne pays 13% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for production worker pay?

122 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,700 or more.

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.