As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN is $70,982, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,365 weekly, or $5,915 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN vary widely, spanning from $60,479 to $80,371. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,484) and 75th percentile ($75,897), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,371 per year. This $10,413 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fort Wayne Firefighter Engineer often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Fort Wayne currently ranks 634 statewide for Firefighter Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $60,479 Fort Wayne, IN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $65,484 Fort Wayne, IN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $70,982 Fort Wayne, IN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $75,897 Fort Wayne, IN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $80,371 Fort Wayne, IN April 01, 2026
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    Firefighter Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN. The base salary for Firefighter Engineer ranges from $65,484 to $75,897 with the average base salary of $70,982. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,950 to $79,664 with the average total cash compensation of $73,165.

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About Fort Wayne, Indiana    Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (....More

Fort Wayne, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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