Helpers--Electricians pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,830 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Fort Wayne earn between $34,900 and $41,600.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,950 | $3,162 | $18.25 |
| Median | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Fort Wayne earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($39,480) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $37,950 | $34,900 | $34,900 | $45,830 | 100 |
| Indiana | $39,480 | $36,200 | $33,020 | $50,770 | 1,180 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $37,950, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $30,977 a year, or $2,581 a month and $1,191 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $37,950 buys what about $40,995 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($39,590).
- Indianapolis$39,590
- Evansville$38,500
- Fort Wayne$37,950
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$18.25 an hour on average, and $16.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $30,977 a year ($2,581 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,950. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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