Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $78,870 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $61,460
90th percentile $107,110
Employed locally 80
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,460
    25th
    $77,720
    50th (median)
    $78,870
    75th
    $97,240
    90th
    $107,110

    Lima economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $93,290
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $92,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $92,760
    Cleveland, OH $92,740
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $90,360
    Columbus, OH $90,050

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,510
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Lima, OH is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.97 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Lima, OH is 17.3% below the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Lima?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,460 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,720.