Salaries in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN • 469 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $388,320710
      Family Medicine Physicians $225,75070
      Pediatricians, General $219,35060
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $213,680160
      Chief Executives $202,780130
      Dentists, General $176,990160
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $141,74050
      Pharmacists $140,880430
      Marketing Managers $140,270280
      Physician Assistants $133,890290
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,010470
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $132,240330
      Financial Managers $128,080780
      Optometrists $124,58070
      Nurse Practitioners $124,380770
      Training and Development Managers $122,74050
      Actuaries $121,54070
      Lawyers $117,500490
      Human Resources Managers $116,350170
      Administrative Services Managers $108,600400
      Veterinarians $108,200100
      General and Operations Managers $106,9502,790
      Purchasing Managers $106,460100
      Engineers, All Other $103,950130
      Facilities Managers $103,680280
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,920820
      Software Developers $102,280910
      Sales Managers $102,030750
      Industrial Production Managers $100,880660
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $100,22030
      Public Relations Managers $100,15040
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,410100
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,37060
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $99,11050
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,030370
      Fundraising Managers $98,99040
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $98,750280
      Physical Therapists $98,620390
      Database Architects $98,55040
      Electrical Engineers $97,720340
      Materials Engineers $96,84050
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $96,700150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,530100
      Financial Risk Specialists $96,35050
      Commercial Pilots $94,91040
      Information Security Analysts $94,570150
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $93,07050
      Management Analysts $92,750610
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $90,990240
      Computer Network Architects $90,510120
      Audiologists $89,990
      Surgical Assistants $89,600
      Project Management Specialists $89,220600
      Occupational Therapists $87,590240
      Construction Managers $86,420380
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $86,100120
      Industrial Engineers $86,100830
      Mechanical Engineers $85,900650
      Computer Occupations, All Other $85,210130
      Managers, All Other $84,670240
      Civil Engineers $84,570240
      Millwrights $84,130120
      Data Scientists $83,770300
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,720650
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $83,500110
      Speech-Language Pathologists $83,450230
      Chiropractors $82,92070
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,86080
      Dental Hygienists $82,510440
      Computer Programmers $82,210130
      Surveyors $81,15060
      Budget Analysts $80,94030
      Labor Relations Specialists $80,670190
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,1501,200
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $80,140210
      Database Administrators $80,06070
      Personal Financial Advisors $79,850530
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $79,62060
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $79,490160
      Financial and Investment Analysts $78,500230
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,39060
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,170280
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,020150
      Natural Sciences Managers $77,72040
      Registered Nurses $77,6906,450
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,430170
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $77,39070
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,3801,160
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $77,33050
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $76,25090
      Chemists $76,18040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,030850
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,010150
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,7801,130
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,70090
      Firefighters $75,510620
      Logisticians $75,400210
      Accountants and Auditors $75,2701,720
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,130370
      Respiratory Therapists $74,610230
      Urban and Regional Planners $74,41040
      Social Workers, All Other $74,090100
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,52040
      Healthcare Social Workers $73,450440
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $73,22060
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $73,12030
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $72,96070
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $72,82080
      Forensic Science Technicians $72,51030
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,660110
      School Psychologists $71,01050
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $70,350120
      Computer Network Support Specialists $69,900520
      Social and Community Service Managers $69,730160
      Education Administrators, All Other $69,54030
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $69,35040
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $69,21060
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,030130
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $68,930160
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $68,880300
      Web Developers $68,18060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,810340
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $67,240180
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $67,210120
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $67,16080
      Cost Estimators $66,750390
      Electricians $66,5101,450
      Compliance Officers $65,720320
      Construction and Building Inspectors $65,420120
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $65,36050
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,3101,610
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,80030
      Hearing Aid Specialists $64,51040
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,71040
      Writers and Authors $63,64050
      Human Resources Specialists $63,6101,160
      Credit Analysts $63,13050
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,020160
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $62,91050
      Public Relations Specialists $62,830360
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,7202,580
      Insurance Underwriters $62,680220
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,500120
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,440190
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,340630
      Operations Research Analysts $62,310120
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $62,050140
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,040240
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,0201,970
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,9601,000
      Tool and Die Makers $61,960360
      Conservation Scientists $61,96030
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,950730
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,920280
      Training and Development Specialists $61,800640
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,7901,210
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,77050
      Postal Service Clerks $61,67070
      Agricultural Inspectors $61,44030
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $61,320140
      Loan Officers $61,300390
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,210660
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,160100
      Health Education Specialists $61,110140
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $61,010250
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,94040
      Food Service Managers $60,900440
      Surgical Technologists $60,860220
      Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $60,82030
      Athletic Trainers $60,76090
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,76030
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,750210
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,6701,100
      Paramedics $60,63070
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,610260
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,570190
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,500
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $60,17090
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $60,13030
      Insurance Sales Agents $60,120850
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,9501,450
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,95050
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,9104,120
      Fundraisers $59,740180
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,4901,040
      Mechanical Drafters $59,480150
      Interior Designers $59,46070
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $59,460170
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,410450
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $59,410150
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,240210
      Medical Equipment Repairers $59,050140
      Technical Writers $59,04050
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,730190
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $58,690110
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $58,650100
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,550740
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $58,550200
      Carpenters $58,4401,160
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390440
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,380380
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,300110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $58,300140
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $58,16040
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,050260
      Clergy $58,04070
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,860550
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,75070
      Glaziers $57,710100
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490120
      Massage Therapists $57,450120
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,4001,300
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,270100
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,210110
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $56,790170
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,7801,970
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $56,74040
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,700530
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,59060
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,590320
      Chemical Technicians $56,43030
      Therapists, All Other $56,07030
      Instructional Coordinators $56,060170
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,840280
      Advertising Sales Agents $55,480110
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $55,07060
      Financial Specialists, All Other $54,27030
      Lodging Managers $54,07040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,960360
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,71060
      Brokerage Clerks $53,57060
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,880340
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $52,65040
      Editors $52,42070
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $52,04050
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,030410
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,370760
      Highway Maintenance Workers $51,360410
      Chefs and Head Cooks $51,20080
      Tire Builders $51,170720
      Real Estate Sales Agents $50,990450
      Landscape Architects $50,910100
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,82070
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,700700
      Roofers $50,590260
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,150870
      Producers and Directors $50,130100
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $49,990110
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,9902,330
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $49,71070
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $49,68040
      Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $49,63050
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,56080
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,540150
      Cargo and Freight Agents $49,420200
      Food Batchmakers $49,420490
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $49,37030
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,25090
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $49,18080
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,89050
      Machinists $48,8301,740
      Pest Control Workers $48,71090
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,670190
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,600120
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,53040
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,53070
      Graphic Designers $48,480270
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $48,41060
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,380630
      Skincare Specialists $48,31090
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,240150
      Medical Records Specialists $48,240440
      Home Appliance Repairers $48,23090
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,180300
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $48,18030
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,00080
      Credit Counselors $47,98040
      Furniture Finishers $47,94090
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,890200
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,650180
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,64040
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $47,620100
      Travel Agents $47,61040
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,590240
      Construction Laborers $47,5201,580
      Bus Drivers, School $47,500560
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,430390
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,31080
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,21040
      Bill and Account Collectors $47,190280
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,18040
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,150240
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,1301,460
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,1001,360
      Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,07030
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,06090
      Dental Assistants $47,010630
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,930140
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,910680
      Tutors $46,89090
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,870180
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,860890
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,7501,270
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,690150
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,6201,940
      Printing Press Operators $46,600300
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,570100
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,300520
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,230130
      Marriage and Family Therapists $46,20070
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,120290
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,010350
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $45,950
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,94080
      Procurement Clerks $45,810110
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,77070
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,7301,210
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,44070
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $45,26070
      Community Health Workers $45,230100
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,1008,370
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,050170
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,870270
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,760480
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,3501,780
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,3501,760
      Etchers and Engravers $43,98030
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $43,970110
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $43,86030
      Order Clerks $43,830140
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,7001,710
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,640590
      Medical Assistants $43,5201,830
      Office Clerks, General $43,1104,350
      Helpers--Electricians $42,94050
      Interpreters and Translators $42,85060
      Customer Service Representatives $42,7903,100
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,780220
      Psychiatric Aides $42,54050
      Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $42,53050
      Production Workers, All Other $42,310170
      Mechanical Door Repairers $42,29060
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $42,27040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,1301,240
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $42,13070
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,880930
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,820700
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,800140
      New Accounts Clerks $41,55050
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $41,530230
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $41,52080
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $41,41090
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,390110
      Data Entry Keyers $41,090150
      Audio and Video Technicians $40,570120
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,510340
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $40,350130
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $40,260110
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,000100
      Fence Erectors $39,97040
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,780900
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $39,68090
      Private Detectives and Investigators $39,62040
      Light Truck Drivers $39,6001,940
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,52090
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,520150
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,370120
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $39,35040
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,340470
      Rehabilitation Counselors $39,320130
      File Clerks $39,300120
      Upholsterers $39,29090
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,110420
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,980430
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,960150
      Medical Transcriptionists $38,88050
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,740160
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $38,73070
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,650710
      Tax Preparers $38,61080
      Helpers--Production Workers $38,61080
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,480360
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,240160
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,9901,720
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $37,98050
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $37,88050
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $37,85090
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $37,82050
      Security Guards $37,5901,020
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,5404,970
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,42070
      Helpers--Carpenters $37,39050
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,35050
      Sewing Machine Operators $37,340190
      Medical Equipment Preparers $37,330120
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $37,300240
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $36,940100
      Residential Advisors $36,920110
      Photographers $36,770110
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,71070
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,550270
      Phlebotomists $36,490110
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $36,48060
      Tellers $36,440670
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $36,390
      Couriers and Messengers $36,23080
      Broadcast Technicians $36,19060
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,1201,290
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,11050
      Nursing Assistants $36,0903,190
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,020710
      Parts Salespersons $35,950570
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,880170
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,870240
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,7401,030
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,57040
      Pharmacy Aides $35,48050
      Orderlies $35,30060
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,1501,210
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,010800
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,8704,610
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,8103,360
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $34,80030
      Funeral Attendants $34,71070
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,5502,130
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,520390
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,440160
      Bakers $34,360200
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,490550
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $33,28040
      Coaches and Scouts $33,260360
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,260660
      Driver/Sales Workers $32,1701,020
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,040340
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,830220
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,570450
      Parking Attendants $31,500250
      Airfield Operations Specialists $31,20050
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,5804,110
      Food Preparation Workers $30,510850
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,450180
      School Bus Monitors $30,38090
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,3601,460
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,270850
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,12060
      Floral Designers $30,00050
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,91030
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $29,880450
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,650240
      Retail Salespersons $29,5805,740
      Concierges $29,58030
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,570270
      Cooks, Short Order $29,340190
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,270440
      Childcare Workers $28,950590
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,800340
      Recreation Workers $28,660340
      Cashiers $28,5904,290
      Library Technicians $28,330250
      Animal Caretakers $28,280370
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,1703,290
      Dishwashers $28,110420
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,980250
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,970710
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,7706,960
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,630700
      Physical Therapist Aides $26,530100
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,520440
      Bartenders $22,430930