Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in Fort Wayne, IN

539 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in Fort Wayne, IN for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.

Occupations

Occupation	Median annual wage	Employment	Salary page
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$35,190	440	View salary detail
Security Guards	$35,140	1,240	View salary detail
Pharmacy Aides	$35,110	50	View salary detail
Helpers--Electricians	$34,900	100	View salary detail
Cooks, Restaurant	$34,490	2,030	View salary detail
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$34,070	600	View salary detail
Driver/Sales Workers	$33,290	980	View salary detail
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$33,100	240	View salary detail
School Bus Monitors	$32,340	100	View salary detail
Parking Attendants	$32,080	170	View salary detail
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	$32,010	70	View salary detail
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$31,930	170	View salary detail
Airfield Operations Specialists	$31,770	40	View salary detail
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$31,270	310	View salary detail
Retail Salespersons	$31,200	5,860	View salary detail
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$31,040	610	View salary detail
Library Assistants, Clerical	$31,000	90	View salary detail
Food Preparation Workers	$30,850	900	View salary detail
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$30,630	500	View salary detail
Cooks, Short Order	$30,240	170	View salary detail
Childcare Workers	$30,050	680	View salary detail
Nannies	$30,050	680	View salary detail
Recreation Workers	$29,980	460	View salary detail
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$29,950	470	View salary detail
Physical Therapist Aides	$29,930	50	View salary detail
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$29,930	210	View salary detail
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$29,640	620	View salary detail
Cashiers	$29,590	4,440	View salary detail
Animal Caretakers	$29,510	380	View salary detail
Library Technicians	$29,480	220	View salary detail
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$28,720	270	View salary detail
Dishwashers	$28,710	450	View salary detail
Waiters and Waitresses	$28,650	3,150	View salary detail
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$28,530	50	View salary detail
Baristas	$28,360	6,900	View salary detail
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$28,360	6,900	View salary detail
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$27,060	450	View salary detail
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$25,920	680	View salary detail
Bartenders	$23,010	850	View salary detail

Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.