Registered Nurses Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $78,510 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.75
10th percentile $64,240
90th percentile $93,850
Employed locally 1,700
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,240
    25th
    $72,390
    50th (median)
    $78,510
    75th
    $87,950
    90th
    $93,850

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 127% Median Registered Nurses salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $83,060
    Columbus, OH $82,520
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $82,330
    Cleveland, OH $81,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $81,790
    Akron, OH $81,520

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $199,950
    Pharmacists $133,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,110
    Nurse Practitioners $120,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lima, OH is $37.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Lima, OH is 16.1% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Lima?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,240 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,390.