Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $29,720 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.29
10th percentile $25,220
90th percentile $37,680
Employed locally 820
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,220
    25th
    $28,780
    50th (median)
    $29,720
    75th
    $34,230
    90th
    $37,680

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 48% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $33,160
    Springfield, OH $32,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $31,990
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $31,790
    Columbus, OH $31,210
    Akron, OH $31,020

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,700
    Medical Assistants $40,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,060
    Dental Assistants $45,320
    Phlebotomists $35,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lima, OH is $14.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Lima, OH is 14.8% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lima?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,220 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,780.