SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $71,330 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $72,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $71,330 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $72,080. Half of workers earn between $49,620 and $96,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,280 and the ninetieth at $130,700.
The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.0 of every thousand jobs. Elkhart leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 442 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | −46.9% |
| 25th | $49,620 | −31.2% |
| Median (50th) | $71,330 | −1.0% |
| 75th | $96,690 | +34.1% |
| 90th | $130,700 | +81.3% |
| Mean | $77,870 | +8.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $75,220 | 2,370 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $74,430 | 440 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $74,000 | 10,320 | |
| 4 | Kokomo | $70,620 | 210 | |
| 5 | Muncie | $70,420 | 270 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $68,080 | 630 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $66,230 | 1,340 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $65,630 | 450 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $63,860 | 1,290 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $63,410 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Wayne run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $71,330 goes as far as $76,452 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,452US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,330 a year, 1.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,280 to $130,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $75,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median annual wage is $71,330, or $34.30 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 $72,080, so pay in Fort Wayne, IN is 1.0% 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 $130,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,280 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 Elkhart, at $75,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,490 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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