Optometrists pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $178,500 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Fort Wayne earn between $92,700 and $161,820.
- $83K10th
- $93K25th
- $129KMedian
- $162K75th
- $178K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,890 | $10,991 | $63.41 |
| Median | $129,390 | $10,782 | $62.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,700 | $7,725 | $44.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,820 | $13,485 | $77.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Optometrists in Fort Wayne earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($137,020) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $131,890 | $129,390 | $82,970 | $178,500 | 60 |
| Indiana | $137,020 | $135,500 | $76,860 | $193,270 | 1,040 |
| United States | $141,550 | $136,570 | $74,870 | $202,180 | 42,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Optometrists salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $131,890, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $95,405 a year, or $7,950 a month and $3,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 optometrists? 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 $131,890 buys what about $142,473 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 5th of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($138,990).
- Indianapolis$138,990
- South Bend$134,440
- Lafayette$133,660
- Evansville$132,150
- Fort Wayne$131,890
Highest-paying cities for optometrists
Roanoke, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($219,610).
- Roanoke, VA$219,610
- Wilmington, NC$204,680
- Trenton, NJ$186,160
- Fort Collins, CO$183,350
- Santa Rosa, CA$172,860
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Optometrists salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$63.41 an hour on average, and $62.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $95,405 a year ($7,950 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,890. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do optometrists earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($141,550).
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 29-1041; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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