salary$37,210 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,860per year
Jobs in the area3,610people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Fort Wayne?
Expensive. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 40.1% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $37,210 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,390 and $46,860.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 40.1% of the median nursing 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.