Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $40,240 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $92,030
Employed locally 340
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $34,310
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $53,350
    90th
    $92,030

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,070
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,890
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lima, OH is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lima, OH is 8.8% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Lima?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,310.