Accountants and Auditors Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $70,110 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.71
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $114,000
Employed locally 320
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $56,100
    50th (median)
    $70,110
    75th
    $88,250
    90th
    $114,000

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 113% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $79,810
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,860
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $78,710
    Cleveland, OH $78,360
    Ohio $77,640
    Akron, OH $75,980

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $60,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,520
    Project Management Specialists $86,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,870
    Training and Development Specialists $58,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Lima, OH is $33.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.03 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Lima, OH is 14.2% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Lima?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,100.