First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $35,480 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $51,220
Employed locally 500
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $34,040
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $51,220

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 57% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $38,540
    Cleveland, OH $38,180
    Sandusky, OH $37,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,270
    Ohio $36,900
    Toledo, OH $36,840

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,600
    Bartenders$28,940
    Food Preparation Workers$28,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Lima, OH is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Lima, OH is 15.5% below the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Lima?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,040.