Dentist salary in Fort Wayne, IN
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Leo.
Also listed as: General Dentist, Associate Dentist
Median salary$180,000
Middle 50%$178k–$250k
vs. national median−3%comparison median $185,976
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $138,268 |
| 25th | $178,000 |
| 50th (median) | $180,000 |
| 75th | $250,000 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Cost of living
Fort Wayne's median Dentist salary of $180,000 is worth about $194,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Fort Wayne = 92.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Dentists, General in the Fort Wayne, IN area earned a median of $183,590 in May 2025 (120 employed). The H-1B median here is $180,000, 2% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Family Dental | too few | 3 |
| Marvel Dental DDS | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.