Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $49,680 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $57,480
Employed locally 80
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $43,160
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $55,020
    90th
    $57,480

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Johnson City, TN $56,220
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,620
    Toledo, OH $52,160
    Cleveland, OH $50,490
    Akron, OH $49,900
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,160

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$66,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,220
    Construction Laborers$48,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,810
    Carpenters$48,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lima, OH is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.94 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Lima, OH is 1.2% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lima?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,160.