Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,600 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $41,060
90th percentile $98,260
Employed locally 210
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,060
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $60,600
    75th
    $78,220
    90th
    $98,260

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $71,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,420
    Akron, OH $65,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $64,740
    Ohio $64,600
    Cleveland, OH $64,530

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,110
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,520
    Project Management Specialists $86,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,870
    Training and Development Specialists $58,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lima, OH is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lima, OH is 16.9% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Lima?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,060 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.