SOC 49-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers — Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 5 metro areas compared
In Fort Wayne, IN the median wage is $38,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fort Wayne, IN the median wage is $38,840. That is 18.8% lower than the national median of $47,810. Pay ranges from under $30,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,150 to $50,250.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bloomington records the highest median at $51,450. Of the 442 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 365th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,570 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $36,150 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $38,840 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $50,250 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $59,250 | +23.9% |
| Mean | $44,220 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $51,450 | 140 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $49,070 | 80 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $48,500 | 110 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $47,880 | 50 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $46,000 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Wayne run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,840 goes as far as $41,629 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,629US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,840 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,570 to $59,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $51,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median annual wage is $38,840, or $18.68 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 $47,810, so pay in Fort Wayne, IN is 18.8% 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 $59,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,570 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 Bloomington, at $51,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 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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