Software Developers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $102,940 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.49
10th percentile $67,560
90th percentile $157,630
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,560
    25th
    $89,280
    50th (median)
    $102,940
    75th
    $142,090
    90th
    $157,630

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 166% Median Software Developers salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $117,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $116,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $113,240
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $111,950
    Ohio $107,690
    Wheeling, WV-OH $106,930

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,860
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,590
    Computer Systems Analysts$85,210
    Computer Network Support Specialists$63,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Lima, OH is $49.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Lima, OH is 22.6% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Lima?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $67,560 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,280.