Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $72,590 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $94,000
Employed locally 410
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $72,590
    75th
    $91,690
    90th
    $94,000

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 117% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $80,640
    Columbus, OH $79,320
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $78,690
    Cleveland, OH $77,500
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $76,880
    Toledo, OH $76,800

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,830
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,510
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lima, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Lima, OH is 12.4% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lima?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.