salary$79,630 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,390per year
Jobs in the area6,450people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Fort Wayne?
Cheap. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 18.7% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $79,630 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $66,160 and $100,390.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 18.7% of the median registered nurse 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.