Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $65,830 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $90,100
Employed locally 590
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $65,830
    75th
    $76,500
    90th
    $90,100

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 106% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $76,330
    Akron, OH $75,400
    Springfield, OH $74,780
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,560
    Canton-Massillon, OH $71,520

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,510
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lima, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lima, OH is 5.6% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lima?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.