Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $30,390 -21% vs national
Median hourly $14.61
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $46,190
Employed locally 70
National median $38,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $29,420
    50th (median)
    $30,390
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $46,190

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary vs area income 49% Median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $78,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $67,270
    Napa, CA $64,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,090
    Salinas, CA $63,970
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,400

    Nearby metros — Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,410
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,880
    Wheeling, WV-OH $42,360
    Columbus, OH $36,560
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $36,300
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,270

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,830
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,590
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substitute Teachers, Short-Term make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Lima, OH is $14.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salaries?

    The median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Lima, OH is 21% below the national median of $38,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Lima?

    Entry-level Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,420.