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Registered Nurse jobs in Fort Wayne, IN
The median registered nurse pay in the Fort Wayne area is $37.35 per hour ($77,690 a year), with the typical range running from $36.08 to $46.53. That ranks 307th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 275th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fort Wayne.
- $37.35median pay per hour, Fort Wayne
- $36–$47typical range per hour
- 6,450registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Registered Nurse - PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Fort Wayne, IN
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Registered Nurse Weekender $39-51 hr
Acadia Healthcare · Fort Wayne, IN
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Registered Nurse - RN House Sup 12k Bonus
Acadia Healthcare · Fort Wayne, IN
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time Nights
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Admissions Nurse (RN) - Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Fort Wayne, IN
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Nights
Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN
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Registered Nurse pay in Fort Wayne, IN
The metro median is 4% below the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 6,450 registered nurses employed in the Fort Wayne metro area, 28.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.66 | $63,770 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.08 | $75,050 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.35 | $77,690 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.53 | $96,780 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.99 | $97,740 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Fort Wayne ranks
- 307th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 275th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- 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 $37.35 median hour buys what $40.35 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.
Estimate your Fort Wayne paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,345
- Per year: $67,230
- Per month: $5,602
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.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Wayne
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Registered Nurse roles in Indiana
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Fort Wayne as they open.
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Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN
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CommonSpirit Health · Indianapolis, IN
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AccentCare · Carmel, IN
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AccentCare · Indianapolis, IN
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Veterans Health Administration · Vincennes, IN
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Amedisys · Bloomington, IN
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Hospitals in Fort Wayne
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Fort Wayne, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| 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.
Primary care shortage areas in Allen County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Allen County (2 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | 60 mi | $39.16/hr | 53,690 |
| Muncie, IN | 63 mi | $37.49/hr | 65,320 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 67 mi | $41.18/hr | 51,020 |
| Kokomo, IN | 67 mi | $40.81/hr | 60,093 |
| South Bend, IN | 71 mi | $41.18/hr | 103,713 |
| Anderson, IN | 75 mi | $39.09/hr | 55,851 |
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License and tax basics in Indiana
Indiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Indiana license by endorsement.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Fort Wayne, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Fort Wayne metro area have a median pay of $37.35 per hour, about $77,690 a year. The middle half earn between $36.08 and $46.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Fort Wayne ranks 275th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 307th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses 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 registered nurse?
Indiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Fort Wayne in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Allen County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fort Wayne?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Wayne is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationIndianapolis, IN · 4 postings$51.10/ hr$33–$72
- CommonSpirit HealthIndianapolis, IN · 3 postings$44.19/ hr$34–$53
- AccentCareIndianapolis, IN · 2 postings$43.27/ hr$41–$46
- Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Bloomington, IN · 3 wage offers$43.20/ hr$36–$43
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2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$43.58High$62
15 RN postings with published pay in Indiana, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 RN roles
- Registered Nurse -DialysisPermanent$77k–$147k/ year
- RN Home Health - PRNPer diem$35.53–$52.85/ hour
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