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Average salary by job family in Lima
| Management | $109,220 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $99,770 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,360 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,510 |
| Legal | $88,850 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,010 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,770 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,300 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,160 |
| Protective Service | $56,040 |
| Production | $55,610 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,470 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,450 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,980 |
| Sales and Related | $43,300 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,090 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,220 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,990 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,770 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lima
- Physicians, All Other$245,890
- Family Medicine Physicians$243,350
- Chief Executives$211,000
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,230
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155,230
- Financial Managers$138,600
- Marketing Managers$133,910
- Managers, All Other$133,620
- Human Resources Managers$128,840
- Sales Managers$126,750
Most common jobs in Lima and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,830 | $27,140 | $27,320 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,630 | $82,900 | $81,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,490 | $33,270 | $28,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,210 | $103,380 | $80,720 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,120 | $35,860 | $35,920 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 960 | $41,030 | $37,050 |
| Cashiers | 940 | $29,240 | $28,230 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 830 | $36,220 | $35,390 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 810 | $33,120 | $31,980 |
| Office Clerks, General | 730 | $43,710 | $41,410 |
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Cost of living in Lima
Prices in the Lima area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,080 therefore buys what $65,887 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $192,196, 3.1 times the median household income of $62,001.
$192,196typical home value
$62,001median household income
89.7BEA price parity
101,685metro population
Take-home pay in Lima
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,530 | $29,667 | $2,472 |
| Median wage | $47,170 | $38,518 | $3,210 |
| Average wage | $59,080 | $47,582 | $3,965 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,610 | $57,268 | $4,772 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Lima
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$211K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$139K
- Marketing Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$134K
- Human Resources Managers$129K
- Sales Managers$127K
- Purchasing Managers$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97K
- Facilities Managers$97K
- Administrative Services Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94K
- Construction Managers$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$66K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61K
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Civil Engineers$100K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$246K
- Family Medicine Physicians$243K
- Physician Assistants$125K
- Pharmacists$123K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Labor Relations Specialists$87K
- Logisticians$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$85K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$78K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75K
- Electricians$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Carpenters$70K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Roofers$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Millwrights$77K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Protective Service6 jobs
Production21 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Tool and Die Makers$78K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Machinists$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$35K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Light Truck Drivers$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$52K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Lima: questions
What is a good salary in Lima?
Half of all workers in the Lima metro earn less than $47,170 and the average is $59,080. Earning more than $72,610 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lima to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $63,442, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lima?
Physicians, All Other ($245,890), Family Medicine Physicians ($243,350), Chief Executives ($211,000).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Lima, OH (30620), all occupations and 216 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
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