Chemical Engineers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $119,060 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $57.24
10th percentile $87,670
90th percentile $164,280
Employed locally 40
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,670
    25th
    $105,050
    50th (median)
    $119,060
    75th
    $164,280
    90th
    $164,280

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 192% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 92% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $129,010
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $120,040
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $119,450
    Cleveland, OH $116,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,970
    Ohio $115,190

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $102,190
    Mechanical Engineers $81,090
    Civil Engineers $93,130
    Engineers, All Other $99,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Lima, OH is $57.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Lima, OH is 2.3% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Lima?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $87,670 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,050.