SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Lima
Lima, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Lima, OH is $117,990 per year, close to the national median of $126,060 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Lima, OH is $117,990 per year, close to the national median of $126,060 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $94,160 and $152,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $74,270 and the ninetieth at $166,880.
Employment stands at 150, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $125,680. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 13th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,270 | −41.1% |
| 25th | $94,160 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $117,990 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $152,610 | +21.1% |
| 90th | $166,880 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $122,860 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $125,680 | 3,130 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $112,020 | 1,860 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $110,760 | 880 | |
| 4 | Sandusky | $110,110 | 160 | |
| 5 | Canton | $109,820 | 440 | |
| 6 | Cleveland | $107,380 | 2,520 | |
| 7 | Akron | $106,640 | 810 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $105,100 | 400 | |
| 9 | Dayton | $104,180 | 910 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $100,480 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $117,990 goes as far as $127,144 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$127,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,990 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,270 to $166,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $125,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $117,990, or $56.73 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 $126,060, so pay in Lima, OH is 6.4% 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 $166,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,270 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 $125,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 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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