SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $73,090 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $78,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $73,090 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $78,660. Half of workers earn between $53,070 and $124,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,440 and the ninetieth at $195,260.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Lafayette leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 104th of 442 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $53,070 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $73,090 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $124,250 | +58.0% |
| 90th | $195,260 | +148.2% |
| Mean | $97,370 | +23.8% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $78,560 | 90 | |
| 2 | Kokomo | $77,190 | 60 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $67,570 | 250 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $65,740 | 3,230 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $64,990 | 170 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $60,480 | 200 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $60,040 | 70 | |
| 8 | Michigan City | $59,730 | 60 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $59,120 | 80 | |
| 10 | Bloomington | $57,640 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Wayne run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $73,090 goes as far as $78,339 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,339US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,090 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,440 to $195,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $78,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median annual wage is $73,090, or $35.14 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 $78,660, so pay in Fort Wayne, IN is 7.1% 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 $195,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,440 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 Lafayette, at $78,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 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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