Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Fort Wayne, IN
The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Fort Wayne area is $24.70 per hour ($51,370 a year), with the typical range running from $22.00 to $29.71. That ranks 269th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 256th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fort Wayne.
- $24.70median pay per hour, Fort Wayne
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 760employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Fort Wayne, IN
The metro median is 7% below the Indiana statewide median of $26.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 760 computer user support specialists employed in the Fort Wayne metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.15 | $37,750 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.00 | $45,760 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.70 | $51,370 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.71 | $61,800 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.76 | $76,460 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Fort Wayne ranks
- 269th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 256th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 12 Indiana metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Fort Wayne
- Overall prices in Fort Wayne run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.70 median hour buys what $26.68 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $44,460
- Per month: $3,705
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fort Wayne metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Fort Wayne
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Hospital Llc Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph Health System, Llc Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Fort Wayne, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Maple Heights Behavioral Health Fort Wayne, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Park Center, Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | 60 mi | $26.90/hr | 53,690 |
| Muncie, IN | 63 mi | $25.74/hr | 65,320 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 67 mi | $25.30/hr | 51,020 |
| Kokomo, IN | 67 mi | $23.40/hr | 60,093 |
| South Bend, IN | 71 mi | $25.30/hr | 103,713 |
| Anderson, IN | 75 mi | $28.59/hr | 55,851 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Indiana · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana
Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.
- Help desk or desktop support experience
- CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
- Comfort working with clinical staff
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Fort Wayne, IN?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Fort Wayne metro area have a median pay of $24.70 per hour, about $51,370 a year. The middle half earn between $22.00 and $29.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Fort Wayne ranks 256th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 269th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Fort Wayne?
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne, led by Dupont Hospital Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Fort Wayne as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Fort Wayne?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 7 postings$37.08/ hr$33–$41
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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22 IT Support postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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