Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $35,050 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $27,520
90th percentile $41,980
Employed locally 320
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,520
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $35,050
    75th
    $37,680
    90th
    $41,980

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $36,450
    Cleveland, OH $35,940
    Toledo, OH $35,590
    Akron, OH $35,330
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $35,270
    Ohio $35,210

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Customer Service Representatives $37,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Lima, OH is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.87 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Lima, OH is 5.9% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Lima?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,520 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.