Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $57,760 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $91,870
Employed locally 230
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $80,010
    90th
    $91,870

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 93% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $77,240
    Akron, OH $75,800
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,600
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $73,970
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $72,830
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $68,320

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,510
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lima, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Lima, OH is 8.3% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lima?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.