May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
442 occupations
Across 442 occupations with published wages in Fort Wayne, physicians, all other record the highest median at $388,320 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Fort Wayne
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,260 | $48,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,900 | $28,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,450 | $79,630 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,860 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,800 | $37,860 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,840 | $35,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,590 | $35,690 |
| Cashiers | 4,440 | $29,590 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,250 | $45,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,210 | $59,050 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.