Recreation Workers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $29,850 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $23,870
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 80
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,870
    25th
    $27,310
    50th (median)
    $29,850
    75th
    $36,540
    90th
    $46,380

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Recreation Workers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $34,170
    Columbus, OH $33,960
    Johnstown, PA $33,880
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $33,290
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $33,230
    Ohio $31,030

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,860
    Animal Caretakers $27,650
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,980
    Childcare Workers $27,180
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $28,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Lima, OH is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Lima, OH is 15.6% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Lima?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,870 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,310.