salary$45,220 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,100per year
Jobs in the area1,760people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Fort Wayne?
Expensive. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 33.0% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $45,220 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,040 and $55,100.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 33.0% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Wayne, IN metro area.