SOC 49-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — Lima
Lima, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Lima, OH is $60,950 per year, close to the national median of $61,010 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Lima, OH is $60,950 per year, close to the national median of $61,010 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,830 and $66,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,210 and the ninetieth at $77,530.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $64,440. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 92nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $47,830 | −21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,950 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $66,040 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $77,530 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $60,410 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $64,440 | 3,000 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $62,790 | 2,610 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $62,670 | 80 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $62,500 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $62,460 | 650 | |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $62,240 | 2,950 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $61,260 | 370 | |
| 8 | Akron | $61,090 | 850 | |
| 9 | Sandusky | $61,040 | 120 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $59,010 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,950 goes as far as $65,679 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,679US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,950 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,210 to $77,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $64,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $60,950, or $29.30 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 $61,010, so pay in Lima, OH is 0.1% 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 $77,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,210 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 Columbus, at $64,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 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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