Medical Assistants Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $40,350 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.40
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 370
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $40,350
    75th
    $44,620
    90th
    $47,840

    Lima economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $44,720
    Columbus, OH $43,830
    Sandusky, OH $43,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,480
    Ohio $40,430
    Toledo, OH $40,230

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,720
    Nursing Assistants $36,700
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,060
    Dental Assistants $45,320
    Phlebotomists $35,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Lima, OH is $19.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Lima, OH is 8.7% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Lima?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.