Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Fort Wayne
442 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Fort Wayne belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $388,320 per year. The lowest published median is $23,010.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $388,320 | 710 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $225,750 | 70 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $213,720 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $183,590 | 120 | |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $159,620 | 50 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $152,530 | 430 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $140,270 | 280 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,350 | 540 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,010 | 320 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $131,400 | 240 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $130,900 | 920 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $129,390 | 60 | |
| 14 | Actuaries | $128,290 | 60 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,050 | 820 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $126,520 | 510 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $124,970 | 80 | |
| 18 | Training and Development Managers | $124,440 | 40 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $122,540 | 710 | |
| 20 | Public Relations Managers | $121,780 | 40 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $121,330 | 200 | |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | $117,110 | 340 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $111,820 | 80 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $107,780 | 2,930 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $107,720 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,010 | 850 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,920 | 680 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,060 | 450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,360 | 6,900 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $28,530 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,650 | 3,150 |
| Dishwashers | $28,710 | 450 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,720 | 270 |
| Library Technicians | $29,480 | 220 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,510 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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