Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $70,970 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.12
10th percentile $49,660
90th percentile $81,460
Employed locally 170
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,660
    25th
    $63,260
    50th (median)
    $70,970
    75th
    $81,460
    90th
    $81,460

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 114% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $71,210
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,210
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,810
    Columbus, OH $65,450
    Cleveland, OH $64,570

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,260
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,600
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,810
    Millwrights$80,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Lima, OH is $34.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Lima, OH is 11.3% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Lima?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $49,660 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,260.