Animal Caretakers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $27,650 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.29
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $35,310
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $22,850
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $29,630
    90th
    $35,310

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $30,700
    Toledo, OH $30,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,760
    Ohio $29,700
    Mansfield, OH $29,450
    Cleveland, OH $29,410

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,860
    Recreation Workers $29,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,980
    Childcare Workers $27,180
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $28,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Lima, OH is $13.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Lima, OH is 17.4% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Lima?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,850.