SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Lima
Lima, OH · 10 metro areas compared
In Lima, OH the median wage for Tool and Die Makers reaches $84,730 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lima, OH the median wage for Tool and Die Makers reaches $84,730 a year. That is 32.3% more than the national median of $64,050. Pay ranges from under $47,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,890 to $93,650.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Toledo records the highest median at $66,630. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $62,890 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $84,730 | +32.3% |
| 75th | $93,650 | +46.2% |
| 90th | $93,650 | +46.2% |
| Mean | $77,690 | +21.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $66,630 | 540 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $65,460 | 40 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $64,270 | 680 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $64,070 | 1,280 | |
| 5 | Akron | $61,440 | 280 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $61,020 | 390 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $60,570 | 200 | |
| 8 | Springfield | $60,220 | 90 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $59,350 | 310 | |
| 10 | Canton | $59,000 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $84,730 goes as far as $91,304 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,304US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,730 a year, 32.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,700 to $93,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $66,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $84,730, or $40.74 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 $64,050, so pay in Lima, OH is 32.3% higher. 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 $93,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,700 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 Toledo, at $66,630 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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