Machinists Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $52,210 -7% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $102,150
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $45,900
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $102,150

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $65,840
    Sandusky, OH $60,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,010
    Cleveland, OH $57,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,130
    Akron, OH $56,970

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lima, OH is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.01 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lima, OH is 7% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Lima?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,900.