Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $58,650 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $43,560
90th percentile $70,560
Employed locally 190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,560
    25th
    $54,230
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $70,560

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $99,960
    Cleveland, OH $81,730
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Ohio $77,050
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,030
    Akron, OH $75,540

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,870
    Security Guards $34,320
    Firefighters $60,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lima, OH is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lima, OH is 23.1% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lima?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,560 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,230.