Retail Salespersons Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $28,930 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $22,860
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 1,360
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,860
    25th
    $23,760
    50th (median)
    $28,930
    75th
    $35,490
    90th
    $47,240

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $31,240
    Akron, OH $31,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Cleveland, OH $30,620
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Ohio $30,440

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,810
    Parts Salespersons $36,920
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Lima, OH is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Lima, OH is 16.3% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Lima?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,860 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,760.