Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Wayne, IN
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$25.34/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN is $25.34 per hour. This is 59% lower than the Indiana average of $40.23.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Fort Wayne, IN compared to State and National Averages
$25.34/hour
Fort Wayne, IN
56% lower than the US average.
$40.23/hour
Indiana
2% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Fort Wayne Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Fort Wayne Compare to Other Cities
Toledo, Ohio
$32/hour
This is 30% lower than the Fort Wayne average of $41.08.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 25% lower than the Fort Wayne average of $41.08.
Cleveland, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 19% lower than the Fort Wayne average of $41.08.
What cities in Indiana pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, Indiana | $41 | $44 |
| Hammond, Indiana | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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