salary$59,050 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,160per year
Jobs in the area4,210people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Fort Wayne?
OK. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 25.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $59,050 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,250 and $75,160.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 25.2% of the median truck driver 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.