Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Fort Wayne, IN
Careers in Fort Wayne, IN: pay and employment for 295 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 23060), which includes Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Fort Wayne city limits.
Quick answer
In the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area (CBSA 23060), BLS OEWS counted 225,520 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,700 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($138,350), Financial Manager ($130,900), Nurse Practitioner ($127,050). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (8,260), Fast Food and Counter Workers (6,900), Registered Nurse (6,450).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area at 92.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$138,350 median · 540 employed
- Financial Manager$130,900 median · 920 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$127,050 median · 820 employed
- Lawyer$126,520 median · 510 employed
- Sales Manager$122,540 median · 710 employed
- Operations Manager$107,780 median · 2,930 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$105,680 median · 740 employed
- Hospital Administrator$105,030 median · 870 employed
- Software Engineer$101,560 median · 810 employed
- Mechanical Engineer$95,310 median · 560 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators8,260 employed · $48,120 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6,900 employed · $28,360 median
- Registered Nurse6,450 employed · $79,630 median
- Sales Associate5,860 employed · $31,200 median
- Material Handler5,800 employed · $37,860 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides4,840 employed · $35,090 median
- Stocker4,590 employed · $35,690 median
- Cashier4,440 employed · $29,590 median
- Office Clerks, General4,250 employed · $45,140 median
- Truck Driver4,210 employed · $59,050 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,760 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$79,210 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy Equipment Operator$77,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$77,110 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71,330 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$71,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$71,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,470 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$63,640 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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All 295 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,120U.S. $44,650 | $56,220 | 8,260 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Fort Wayne, IN | $28,360U.S. $31,200 | $28,900 | 6,900 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Fort Wayne, IN | $79,630U.S. $97,550 | $86,030 | 6,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $31,200U.S. $35,410 | $34,430 | 5,860 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Fort Wayne, IN | $37,860U.S. $40,240 | $40,290 | 5,800 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Fort Wayne, IN | $35,090U.S. $35,800 | $34,010 | 4,840 | n/a | n/a |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Fort Wayne, IN | $35,690U.S. $37,330 | $36,620 | 4,590 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $29,590U.S. $32,880 | $30,020 | 4,440 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $45,140U.S. $45,010 | $45,820 | 4,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Fort Wayne, IN | $59,050U.S. $58,640 | $58,880 | 4,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Fort Wayne, IN | $37,210U.S. $42,260 | $39,200 | 3,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $36,500U.S. $36,840 | $36,710 | 3,490 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $28,650U.S. $35,230 | $30,730 | 3,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Fort Wayne, IN | $45,200U.S. $44,770 | $45,350 | 3,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $107,780U.S. $105,770 | $134,920 | 2,930 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Fort Wayne, IN | $71,330U.S. $72,080 | $77,870 | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Fort Wayne, IN | $49,250U.S. $49,590 | $52,690 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Fort Wayne, IN | $34,490U.S. $37,390 | $33,180 | 2,030 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $59,800U.S. $63,970 | $60,690 | 1,980 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $47,770U.S. $50,670 | $49,030 | 1,970 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Fort Wayne, IN | $46,640U.S. $45,260 | $46,900 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $65,470U.S. $74,450 | $69,890 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Fort Wayne, IN | $45,220U.S. $45,690 | $44,810 | 1,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Fort Wayne, IN | $45,030U.S. $45,930 | $44,240 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Fort Wayne, IN | $43,650U.S. $44,860 | $47,450 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $47,480U.S. $47,120 | $50,860 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Fort Wayne, IN | $34,530U.S. $36,780 | $34,730 | 1,650 | n/a | n/a |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $75,250U.S. $83,680 | $80,210 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Fort Wayne, IN | $45,500U.S. $44,080 | $46,270 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Fort Wayne, IN | $43,850U.S. $46,420 | $45,640 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,120U.S. $48,570 | $48,960 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $71,100U.S. $69,500 | $73,500 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,620U.S. $48,520 | $51,350 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Fort Wayne, IN | $41,060U.S. $45,850 | $42,860 | 1,420 | n/a | n/a |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $38,010U.S. $39,150 | $40,090 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Fort Wayne, IN | $60,750U.S. $69,990 | $69,900 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Fort Wayne, IN | $44,820U.S. $47,540 | $44,040 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Fort Wayne, IN | $35,220U.S. $38,010 | $35,560 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Fort Wayne, IN | $71,290U.S. $63,190 | $69,510 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $81,760U.S. $79,920 | $85,680 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Fort Wayne, IN | $35,140U.S. $38,020 | $40,360 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $60,400U.S. $60,580 | $60,940 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Fort Wayne, IN | $49,810U.S. $50,620 | $53,990 | 1,240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $61,290U.S. $72,040 | $66,650 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $63,640U.S. $64,400 | $64,900 | 1,200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Fort Wayne, IN | $77,110U.S. $63,800 | $78,260 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Fort Wayne, IN | $65,510U.S. $75,940 | $71,620 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Fort Wayne, IN | $43,870U.S. $45,930 | $43,330 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Fort Wayne, IN | $61,850U.S. $62,890 | $64,110 | 1,060 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Fort Wayne, IN | $61,790U.S. $64,520 | $62,960 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Fort Wayne, IN | $61,730U.S. $78,760 | $68,940 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Fort Wayne, IN | $53,770U.S. $58,750 | $54,020 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $33,290U.S. $38,770 | $37,390 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,430U.S. $50,690 | $49,400 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $76,640U.S. $79,860 | $80,480 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Fort Wayne, IN | $36,630U.S. $36,280 | $37,560 | 950 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Fort Wayne, IN | $50,630U.S. $61,860 | $56,250 | 930 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $130,900U.S. $166,570 | $145,580 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Fort Wayne, IN | $91,000U.S. $102,440 | $93,260 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $30,850U.S. $35,320 | $31,840 | 900 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Fort Wayne, IN | $49,300U.S. $53,750 | $52,210 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Fort Wayne, IN | $105,030U.S. $123,860 | $131,590 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $60,830U.S. $61,010 | $65,910 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Fort Wayne, IN | $43,990U.S. $43,220 | $43,940 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,060U.S. $41,670 | $38,900 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $23,010U.S. $34,340 | $27,130 | 850 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Fort Wayne, IN | $127,050U.S. $132,300 | $123,060 | 820 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Fort Wayne, IN | $79,210U.S. $76,210 | $78,270 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Fort Wayne, IN | $101,560U.S. $135,980 | $107,900 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Fort Wayne, IN | $36,300U.S. $37,450 | $36,600 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Fort Wayne, IN | $63,290U.S. $77,710 | $69,080 | 790 | n/a | n/a |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $56,970U.S. $47,720 | $52,070 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $60,210U.S. $61,770 | $61,560 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $42,960U.S. $46,330 | $44,930 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,210U.S. $62,280 | $70,100 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Fort Wayne, IN | $105,680U.S. $126,060 | $121,140 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Fort Wayne, IN | $59,250U.S. $59,350 | $63,480 | 740 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,020U.S. $47,920 | $47,470 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Tire BuildersSOC 51-9197 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,170U.S. $57,390 | $52,680 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Fort Wayne, IN | $122,540U.S. $148,270 | $132,490 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $388,320U.S. $265,930 | $325,560 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Fort Wayne, IN | $93,640U.S. $101,860 | $99,420 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $25,920U.S. $31,200 | $26,660 | 680 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $30,050U.S. $34,980 | $30,900 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Fort Wayne, IN | $61,970U.S. $64,370 | $63,970 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Fort Wayne, IN | $92,590U.S. $102,320 | $94,030 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Fort Wayne, IN | $90,300U.S. $105,850 | $95,030 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,660U.S. $62,930 | $54,720 | 650 | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Fort Wayne, IN | $77,450U.S. $59,850 | $73,600 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Fort Wayne, IN | $43,070U.S. $45,750 | $43,450 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Fort Wayne, IN | $48,670U.S. $48,070 | $51,060 | 630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $46,000U.S. $48,500 | $46,710 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $29,640U.S. $33,980 | $28,500 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Fort Wayne, IN | $31,040U.S. $35,510 | $32,710 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $36,630U.S. $41,300 | $38,270 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $34,070U.S. $35,830 | $35,270 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Fort Wayne, IN | $58,390U.S. $59,650 | $59,600 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Fort Wayne, IN | $63,440U.S. $69,280 | $71,110 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Fort Wayne, IN | $37,630U.S. $43,030 | $40,100 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Fort Wayne, IN | $50,040U.S. $51,140 | $55,330 | 570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Fort Wayne, IN | $95,310U.S. $104,110 | $99,110 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN | $138,350U.S. $175,140 | $150,360 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN | $126,520U.S. $159,670 | $169,510 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Fort Wayne, IN | $30,630U.S. $47,160 | $33,900 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,870U.S. $62,890 | $62,150 | 490 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,050U.S. $38,630 | $42,290 | 490 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,950U.S. $35,790 | $35,200 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,120U.S. $98,100 | $86,330 | 460 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,980U.S. $36,560 | $31,990 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,450U.S. $102,760 | $98,280 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,710U.S. $34,810 | $29,260 | 450 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,060U.S. $32,150 | $26,850 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,690U.S. $49,230 | $50,140 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,060U.S. $105,870 | $100,790 | 440 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,190U.S. $35,360 | $35,150 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $62,540 | 440 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,530U.S. $140,910 | $143,590 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,010U.S. $45,130 | $42,880 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,340U.S. $114,990 | $115,750 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,090U.S. $67,880 | $69,380 | 420 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,860U.S. $59,280 | $70,360 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,250U.S. $48,250 | $48,490 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,320U.S. $76,690 | $72,560 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $44,350 | $47,310 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,680U.S. $105,070 | $118,080 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,490U.S. $59,550 | $53,280 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,300U.S. $47,180 | $43,370 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,200U.S. $78,740 | $73,490 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,510U.S. $35,360 | $32,280 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,780U.S. $120,630 | $105,140 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,610U.S. $38,140 | $36,350 | 370 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,840U.S. $80,110 | $71,900 | 370 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,760U.S. $45,920 | $43,420 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,620U.S. $69,390 | $70,440 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,880U.S. $78,000 | $77,830 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,440U.S. $76,220 | $81,850 | 360 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,820U.S. $46,800 | $41,190 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,700U.S. $58,940 | $57,200 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,110U.S. $114,130 | $137,170 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $64,050 | $62,000 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $81,370 | $71,470 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,580U.S. $64,330 | $60,950 | 330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $65,120 | $60,840 | 330 | n/a | n/a |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,840U.S. $47,320 | $47,940 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,450U.S. $48,990 | $47,370 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,010U.S. $171,270 | $145,390 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,790U.S. $80,730 | $81,460 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,030U.S. $50,260 | $54,810 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,960U.S. $106,660 | $106,700 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,740U.S. $83,050 | $75,950 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,250U.S. $99,130 | $84,570 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,410U.S. $74,750 | $72,860 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,090U.S. $78,660 | $97,370 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,270U.S. $37,290 | $33,790 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,770U.S. $107,230 | $115,190 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,480U.S. $69,990 | $70,090 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,580U.S. $100,330 | $87,360 | 300 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,360U.S. $45,780 | $47,400 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $50,340 | $53,100 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,200U.S. $54,890 | $58,850 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,270U.S. $166,790 | $173,800 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,030U.S. $58,260 | $53,290 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,120U.S. $50,020 | $49,310 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,990U.S. $141,900 | $101,620 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,470U.S. $120,230 | $96,300 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,280U.S. $62,960 | $59,120 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $97,870 | $88,540 | 270 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,720U.S. $33,580 | $29,100 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $55,440 | $54,550 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,430U.S. $102,740 | $90,380 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,640U.S. $44,470 | $43,210 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,810U.S. $52,830 | $59,450 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $47,030 | $47,890 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,580U.S. $57,020 | $59,080 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,200U.S. $35,670 | $35,450 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,920U.S. $100,840 | $93,240 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,330U.S. $46,680 | $44,140 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,400U.S. $135,880 | $148,740 | 240 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,100U.S. $35,070 | $33,060 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,310U.S. $37,710 | $40,590 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,920U.S. $80,390 | $78,830 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,440U.S. $90,150 | $86,590 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,310U.S. $62,680 | $59,980 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,360U.S. $68,380 | $61,610 | 230 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,410U.S. $41,220 | $38,750 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,610U.S. $82,320 | $76,870 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,260U.S. $66,120 | $62,940 | 220 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,480U.S. $44,580 | $31,860 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,640U.S. $76,590 | $64,240 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,750U.S. $65,510 | $66,850 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,090U.S. $36,670 | $38,960 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,400U.S. $104,590 | $95,280 | 210 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,390U.S. $82,280 | $73,210 | 210 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,140U.S. $64,650 | $68,580 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,400U.S. $87,520 | $94,760 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,930U.S. $34,890 | $31,390 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,080U.S. $50,270 | $47,680 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,330U.S. $149,280 | $134,030 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,980U.S. $39,390 | $45,690 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $49,400 | $50,700 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,180U.S. $51,330 | $55,020 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,300U.S. $42,290 | $38,420 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,530U.S. $46,550 | $47,910 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,380U.S. $95,420 | $75,170 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,070U.S. $77,440 | $63,530 | 190 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,530U.S. $62,780 | $64,700 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,030U.S. $74,330 | $62,300 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $68,120 | $64,650 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,440U.S. $63,820 | $62,920 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,990U.S. $104,920 | $112,500 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,280U.S. $37,160 | $37,800 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,750U.S. $99,280 | $93,900 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,880U.S. $107,310 | $107,410 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,400U.S. $75,350 | $72,940 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,960U.S. $76,400 | $73,200 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,840U.S. $47,260 | $43,280 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $50,290 | $54,780 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,930U.S. $38,150 | $35,930 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,240U.S. $35,880 | $28,670 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,810U.S. $49,100 | $53,520 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,930U.S. $32,910 | $28,620 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,560U.S. $48,700 | $51,000 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,460U.S. $53,040 | $54,630 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,080U.S. $35,150 | $34,950 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,650U.S. $49,690 | $53,180 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,110U.S. $66,150 | $59,400 | 160 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,300U.S. $66,270 | $68,530 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,690U.S. $68,270 | $50,640 | 160 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,280U.S. $58,430 | $62,370 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,730U.S. $55,570 | $49,370 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,640U.S. $63,890 | $63,210 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,460U.S. $72,550 | $64,780 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,660U.S. $100,580 | $86,910 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,910U.S. $45,760 | $49,430 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,440U.S. $61,160 | $54,530 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,930U.S. $54,920 | $53,670 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,860U.S. $78,190 | $64,700 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,500U.S. $74,260 | $61,390 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,160U.S. $60,600 | $61,940 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,780U.S. $47,700 | $43,960 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $48,560 | $48,670 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,070U.S. $64,820 | $69,800 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,890U.S. $54,210 | $43,900 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,880U.S. $52,260 | $50,390 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,340U.S. $49,120 | $46,880 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,000U.S. $129,180 | $98,750 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,610U.S. $60,280 | $59,760 | 130 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,460U.S. $64,070 | $66,270 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,990U.S. $45,570 | $43,290 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,310U.S. $93,530 | $92,110 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,240U.S. $40,140 | $42,730 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,380U.S. $54,430 | $51,120 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,210U.S. $43,960 | $41,880 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,240U.S. $60,020 | $60,100 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $46,570 | $47,110 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,210U.S. $78,620 | $80,400 | 120 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $183,590U.S. $170,950 | $224,170 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,470U.S. $58,450 | $59,920 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,490U.S. $62,470 | $52,920 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,950U.S. $46,170 | $43,110 | 120 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,480U.S. $41,340 | $40,520 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,150U.S. $57,080 | $58,140 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,680U.S. $74,690 | $69,130 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $60,070 | $55,290 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,580U.S. $49,230 | $48,580 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,970U.S. $58,040 | $50,080 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,910U.S. $42,910 | $54,340 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,500U.S. $96,590 | $84,640 | 110 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,910U.S. $66,800 | $70,210 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,860U.S. $48,590 | $49,990 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,900 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,410U.S. $65,700 | $79,620 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,510U.S. $61,660 | $64,960 | 110 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,500U.S. $39,630 | $38,350 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,900U.S. $48,220 | $49,700 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,340U.S. $134,050 | $109,560 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,270U.S. $104,000 | $90,240 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,010U.S. $88,940 | $76,850 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $74,510 | $68,580 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,510U.S. $71,900 | $77,490 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,500U.S. $99,080 | $93,010 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,900U.S. $44,660 | $41,640 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,430U.S. $47,380 | $47,030 | 100 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,380U.S. $62,520 | $62,300 | 100 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,130U.S. $72,300 | $71,150 | 100 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,550U.S. $45,230 | $41,590 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,400U.S. $106,040 | $103,520 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,000U.S. $38,100 | $39,660 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,340U.S. $35,100 | $33,240 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $45,250 | $45,210 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,710U.S. $42,240 | $38,100 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,900U.S. $42,670 | $37,950 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,810U.S. $95,320 | $96,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $44,540 | $46,580 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Fort Wayne, IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,300U.S. $39,070 | $42,900 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Fort Wayne, IN
- BLS source geography
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 23060
- States
- Indiana
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fort Wayne, IN?
In the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area (CBSA 23060), BLS OEWS counted 225,520 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,700 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($138,350), Financial Manager ($130,900), Nurse Practitioner ($127,050).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 23060), which includes Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Fort Wayne city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 23060). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs fort wayne”, “best jobs in fort wayne”, “careers in fort wayne indiana” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).