Physical Therapists salary
in Fort Wayne, IN
- Middle 50%
- $77,580–$109,010
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #181 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Fort Wayne, IN metro earn a median of $98,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 450 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% below the IN statewide median of $101,560. It ranks #181 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Therapists pay in other IN metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $103,770 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $100,290 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $98,270 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $97,960 |
| Evansville, IN | $96,820 |
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What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Fort Wayne?
The BLS median is $98,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 450 jobs pay between $77,580 and $109,010. The 10th percentile is $74,200 and the 90th is $132,770.
Is Fort Wayne a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% below the IN statewide median of $101,560. It ranks #181 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
About $47.33 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $98,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.30–$52.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.