SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Lima
Lima, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Lima, OH is $47,390 per year, close to the national median of $50,290 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Lima, OH is $47,390 per year, close to the national median of $50,290 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,570 and $63,730. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,400 and the ninetieth at $65,590.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $49,240. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $38,570 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,390 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $63,730 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $65,590 | +30.4% |
| Mean | $54,380 | +8.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $49,240 | 1,490 | |
| 2 | Dayton | $48,520 | 560 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $48,470 | 1,910 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $48,040 | 50 | |
| 5 | Mansfield | $47,390 | 50 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $47,090 | 210 | |
| 7 | Sandusky | $46,330 | 50 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $45,790 | 1,600 | |
| 9 | Canton | $45,390 | 360 | |
| 10 | Akron | $44,510 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,390 goes as far as $51,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,390 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,400 to $65,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $49,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $47,390, or $22.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,290, so pay in Lima, OH is 5.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lima, OH earns more than $65,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $49,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Lima, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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