Nursing Assistants Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $36,700 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $45,850
Employed locally 620
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $42,700
    90th
    $45,850

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $39,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,150
    Toledo, OH $39,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $38,950
    Ohio $38,570
    Mansfield, OH $38,250

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,720
    Medical Assistants$40,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,060
    Dental Assistants$45,320
    Phlebotomists$35,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Lima, OH is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Lima, OH is 7.2% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.