Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $29,840 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,830
90th percentile $43,650
Employed locally 410
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,830
    25th
    $26,760
    50th (median)
    $29,840
    75th
    $35,800
    90th
    $43,650

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 48% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $36,650
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,230
    Cleveland, OH $36,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,870
    Springfield, OH $35,710
    Toledo, OH $35,510

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,830
    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
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Lima, OH is 15.3% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Lima?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,830 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,760.