salary$77,110 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,520per year
Jobs in the area1,160people work this job
Can a plumber afford Fort Wayne?
Cheap. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 19.3% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a plumber in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $77,110 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $47,850 and $102,520.
Can a plumber afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 19.3% of the median plumber salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Wayne, IN metro area.