SOC 21-1094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community Health Workers — Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 5 metro areas compared
At $48,970, median pay for Community Health Workers in Fort Wayne, IN tracks the national median of $51,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,970, median pay for Community Health Workers in Fort Wayne, IN tracks the national median of $51,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,780 to $55,240.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $48,920. Of the 442 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 256th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $40,780 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,970 | −5.6% |
| 75th | $55,240 | +6.5% |
| 90th | $82,600 | +59.3% |
| Mean | $51,680 | −0.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $48,920 | 550 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $48,430 | 50 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $47,800 | 50 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $44,940 | 30 | |
| 5 | Terre Haute | $43,710 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Wayne run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,970 goes as far as $52,487 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,487US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,970 a year, 5.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,640 to $82,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $48,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community Health Workers in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median annual wage is $48,970, or $23.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,850, so pay in Fort Wayne, IN is 5.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fort Wayne, IN earns more than $82,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $48,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Fort Wayne, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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