Median DOL Salary
$95,926
Total DOL Filings
1,981
Companies Hiring
468
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fort Wayne, IN$95,926
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 57.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fort Wayne
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fort Wayne
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -11.9% | 25 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | N/A | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,500 | +3.5% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $109,450 | -21.1% | 6 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,000 | +19.6% | 9 |
| Veterinarians | $90,522 | -24.1% | 11 |
| Actuaries | $84,233 | -13.7% | 22 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,849 | +1.2% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,038 | -14.5% | 12 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | -4.1% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $76,170 | -15.4% | 23 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,000 | -1.8% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $72,902 | -26.5% | 29 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,800 | -26.7% | 17 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,801 | -30.6% | 15 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,700 | -8.5% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,000 | -31.1% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $60,000 | -36.8% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $60,000 | -43.4% | 5 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,000 | -36.1% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in Fort Wayne, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fort Wayne, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $171,429 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $150,000 | $164,835 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,500 | $153,297 |
| Pharmacists | $109,450 | $120,274 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,000 | $107,692 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.