salary$60,400 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,130per year
Jobs in the area1,240people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Fort Wayne?
OK. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 24.7% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $60,400 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $44,790 and $77,130.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 24.7% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Wayne, IN metro area.