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Lima Employment

Employment and Industries in the Lima, Ohio Area

Lima's major economic sectors are healthcare, education, manufacturing and the government. The manufacturing industries include the production of battle tanks, truck and automobile parts and engines, metal fixtures and coatings, and chemicals.

Lima's largest fields of employment are healthcare, accommodation and food services, transportation equipment, metal and metal products, education, manufacturing and the government. About 27% of the workers are employed in production, transportation and material moving occupations. Sales and office occupations comprise approximately 20% of the labor force. Service jobs provide about 19% of the jobs in Lima.

Notable facts about Lima, Ohio: Regarding the adult residents, 10% have achieved a bachelor's degree or better. In 2008 the cost of living index was at 75.5 which is low when compared to the country's average of 100. In 2009 the average salary in Lima was $26,000.

Some of the occupations in Lima where the majority of the workers have college degrees include registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives; teachers, medical and health services managers; human resources, training and labor relations specialists; industrial engineers, pharmacists, and child, family and school social workers.

A list of Lima's notable companies is shown below:

  • St. Rita's Medical Center
  • Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant
  • Lima Memorial Health System
  • General Dynamics Land Systems Division
  • Roundy's Ohio Division
  • Dana Corp
  • Meccorp, Inc
  • Meijer, Inc
  • Nickles Bakery of Ohio
  • Procter & Gamble Mfg., Inc
  • Pemcor Lima Refinery
  • BP Chemicals Inc
  • Tower Automotive
  • Walmart Super Center
  • American Trim, LLC/Superior Metal Products, Inc
  • MetoKote Corporation
  • Milcor, Inc
  • Rudolph Foods Company
  • Accubuilt, Inc
  • International Brake Industries, Inc
  • Master Maintenance

Lima companies have access to helpful organizations such as:

People interested in the local business community can find information at LimaOhio.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Lima, Ohio Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses2,01055,430$42,620 - 67,10024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products86058,540$24,160 - 92,9808%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education64047,530$35,040 - 63,43014%95%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45049,820$35,610 - 64,5706%96%
5Accountants and auditors26065,100$34,590 - 106,51018%79%
6Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education26048,220$35,090 - 64,09011%95%
7Medical and health services managers18077,680$54,400 - 104,98016%57%
8Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other17049,780$27,780 - 80,43017%56%
9Industrial engineers17072,140$46,110 - 100,50020%74%
10Pharmacists14091,470$54,940 - 122,80022%97%
11Teachers and instructors, all other13052,130$34,870 - 67,3409%54%
12Child, family, and school social workers12038,110$26,440 - 53,35019%77%
13Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents11059,050$25,280 - 96,06025%67%
14Managers, all other110133,850$54,030 - 7%55%
15Education, training, and library workers, all other10027,380$20,450 - 33,97011%79%
16Vocational education teachers, secondary school9054,430$35,970 - 73,0700%96%
17Medical and clinical laboratory technologists9052,200$38,960 - 66,66012%51%
18Education administrators, elementary and secondary school8088,650$69,360 - 112,0008%78%
19Financial managers8087,540$48,890 - 129,33013%60%
20Network and computer systems administrators8053,840$26,330 - 86,27027%50%
21Self-enrichment education teachers80 $ - 23%54%
22Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school8047,330$34,620 - 63,59020%87%
23Medical and public health social workers8043,630$34,390 - 52,95024%77%
24Sales managers8097,070$45,570 - 153,16010%69%
25Chief executives80132,860$50,830 - 2%65%
26Educational, vocational, and school counselors8050,330$32,370 - 75,99013%73%
27Lawyers70105,270$40,790 - 11%99%
28Physical therapists6079,090$54,660 - 126,41027%89%
29Management analysts60 $ - 22%78%
30Training and development specialists6053,540$35,770 - 74,90018%56%
31Special education teachers, secondary school6046,750$34,950 - 62,3309%87%
32Civil engineers6073,010$47,720 - 102,26018%87%
33Sales and related workers, all other6044,200$16,640 - 75,13014%62%
34Coaches and scouts6015,620$14,750 - 16,22015%60%
35Mechanical engineers6066,990$49,270 - 91,2704%78%
36Special education teachers, middle school5047,040$35,320 - 62,23016%87%
37Rehabilitation counselors5050,450$40,250 - 67,70023%73%
38Dietitians and nutritionists5044,840$34,010 - 60,0809%72%
39Floral designers5027,010$15,920 - 54,4500%55%
40Occupational therapists4067,280$56,440 - 82,32023%90%
41Chemical engineers4091,530$52,840 - 130,6308%91%
42Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation4049,640$26,760 - 67,0505%58%
43Occupational health and safety specialists4063,260$39,600 - 94,9408%72%
44Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists4053,330$37,480 - 72,04011%58%
45Mental health and substance abuse social workers4033,120$18,230 - 49,61030%77%
46Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4044,950$22,950 - 63,81018%56%
47Computer systems analysts4063,050$43,300 - 83,77029%68%
48Engineering managers4087,950$61,500 - 117,3407%84%
49Social and community service managers3053,330$41,640 - 71,67025%72%
50Librarians3047,340$33,690 - 64,4904%85%
51Computer software engineers, applications3061,220$46,070 - 81,00045%85%
52Dentists, general30199,610$127,240 - 9%100%
53Public relations specialists3043,300$27,280 - 64,82018%81%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Cashiers1,94018,590$14,930 - 25,260-2%10%
2Retail salespersons1,72023,340$15,110 - 36,76012%25%
3Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,59016,300$14,840 - 19,19018%5%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,55022,010$15,360 - 34,9802%5%
5Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,05035,910$26,190 - 48,48010%4%
6Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,04021,790$16,500 - 28,47018%7%
7Office clerks, general1,03025,660$16,190 - 37,73013%19%
8Waiters and waitresses94016,240$14,890 - 18,06011%14%
9Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners90024,560$15,470 - 38,21015%4%
10Team assemblers80029,780$18,200 - 38,6900%5%
11Stock clerks and order fillers75021,630$15,370 - 30,500-7%8%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks71031,810$21,550 - 48,24013%16%
13Industrial truck and tractor operators66028,210$20,940 - 37,650-1%2%
14Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses61036,250$28,350 - 46,14014%7%
15Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive59028,350$16,730 - 42,4801%18%
16Maintenance and repair workers, general59033,140$17,830 - 49,24010%6%
17First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers55038,480$22,280 - 56,3904%25%
18Home health aides54020,730$16,920 - 25,44049%7%
19Customer service representatives53028,230$17,500 - 39,91025%22%
20Medical secretaries46025,330$20,120 - 32,02017%18%
21Cooks, restaurant42018,930$15,280 - 24,00012%5%
22Truck drivers, light or delivery services42026,450$15,190 - 55,7508%4%
23Correctional officers and jailers41042,890$30,980 - 50,88017%11%
24First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers38046,600$28,780 - 75,150-4%15%
25General and operations managers37080,040$31,480 - 140,7602%48%
26Maids and housekeeping cleaners36019,250$15,550 - 24,57013%5%
27First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers36043,190$24,760 - 60,6906%29%
28Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34035,620$25,430 - 51,99015%18%
29Receptionists and information clerks34023,540$16,160 - 33,46017%13%
30Carpenters33037,390$24,130 - 53,28010%6%
31First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers33030,320$18,000 - 43,34011%14%
32Cooks, fast food33016,750$14,910 - 22,0808%5%
33Construction laborers32035,790$19,380 - 53,81011%5%
34Packers and packagers, hand31019,290$15,490 - 25,750-11%3%
35Business operations specialists, all other30069,740$29,700 - 129,18021%49%
36Cooks, institution and cafeteria30024,230$17,310 - 31,28011%5%
37Driver/sales workers30030,440$15,270 - 54,840-4%4%
38Tellers29021,520$17,080 - 29,44014%16%
39Automotive service technicians and mechanics29035,470$19,490 - 49,81014%4%
40Medical assistants28028,940$21,150 - 39,02035%10%
41Police and sheriff's patrol officers28042,910$18,910 - 62,39011%33%
42Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists28017,970$14,860 - 27,18012%6%
43Helpers--production workers27022,480$16,830 - 30,1500%4%
44Vocational education teachers, postsecondary27042,600$33,440 - 61,2500%0%
45Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27022,110$15,470 - 30,33018%6%
46Billing and posting clerks and machine operators26029,810$20,460 - 46,4204%15%
47Bartenders25017,010$14,910 - 20,95011%17%
48Healthcare support workers, all other24024,330$20,680 - 30,63016%10%
49Electricians23049,780$28,900 - 74,9407%7%
50Cleaners of vehicles and equipment23024,080$15,190 - 38,30014%3%
51Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers23043,210$21,450 - 65,040-6%14%
52Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks19025,460$16,250 - 33,1004%6%
53First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers18058,160$37,440 - 82,0307%13%
54Food preparation workers17019,040$14,940 - 26,32015%7%
55Tool and die makers17047,050$31,850 - 69,540-9%5%
56Fire fighters16034,880$22,900 - 50,95012%18%
57Telecommunications line installers and repairers16037,190$25,920 - 49,0005%8%
58Sales representatives, services, all other15036,570$15,740 - 58,87028%48%
59Machinists15042,520$21,170 - 62,690-2%3%
60Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders14018,880$15,020 - 29,140-4%5%
61Laundry and dry-cleaning workers14018,300$15,400 - 21,82010%5%
62Counter and rental clerks14020,820$15,140 - 30,23023%16%
63Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers14015,830$14,810 - 16,87012%6%
64Cement masons and concrete finishers13038,320$28,280 - 53,35011%2%
65Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors13025,700$17,640 - 31,65027%47%
66Pharmacy technicians13026,380$17,530 - 34,48032%16%
67Dishwashers12017,130$15,060 - 20,19010%3%
68Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists12034,970$24,950 - 41,24012%3%
69Eligibility interviewers, government programs12036,490$26,220 - 49,8303%38%
70Physicians and surgeons, all other120 0%0%
71Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic12029,290$20,740 - 40,760-14%0%
72Respiratory therapists12045,590$36,440 - 53,12023%28%
73Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders12035,440$22,550 - 55,560-4%4%
74Industrial production managers11077,040$38,650 - 124,590-5%43%
75Security guards11028,820$18,650 - 38,43017%13%
76Industrial machinery mechanics11056,440$32,600 - 79,9309%5%
77Medical records and health information technicians11029,680$21,710 - 41,88018%12%
78Amusement and recreation attendants11015,630$14,800 - 16,49024%22%
79Postal service mail carriers110 1%11%
80Millwrights11046,880$33,260 - 73,1006%0%
81First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers11072,390$40,760 - 110,7204%38%
82Bill and account collectors10027,010$21,260 - 37,56023%13%
83First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators10048,360$33,650 - 63,96010%17%
84Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop10017,000$14,990 - 20,47010%17%
85Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products10051,660$31,840 - 73,9400%42%
86Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders10027,540$20,230 - 37,100-12%4%
87Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators9040,990$33,880 - 50,84014%8%
88Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other9030,320$20,560 - 40,8108%9%
89Dental hygienists9054,150$40,420 - 69,94030%33%
90Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators90 -7%12%
91Production, planning, and expediting clerks9041,580$24,600 - 56,7704%30%
92Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance9029,620$20,240 - 39,8402%11%
93Recreation workers9022,710$15,270 - 35,93013%47%
94Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers9032,790$22,290 - 48,0805%2%
95Bakers8025,480$16,010 - 34,97010%8%
96Kindergarten teachers, except special education8043,990$30,260 - 62,54016%43%
97Preschool teachers, except special education8020,170$15,490 - 24,83026%43%
98Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders8030,120$26,470 - 35,640-7%0%
99Personal and home care aides8019,200$16,690 - 21,61051%10%
100Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators8055,280$37,300 - 68,3308%3%
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Jobs More Common Near Lima Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Millwrights46,88011010.8
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary42,6002708.2
Tool and die makers47,0501706.6
Correctional officers and jailers42,8904106.1
Eligibility interviewers, government programs36,4901204.5
Education, training, and library workers, all other27,3801004
Healthcare support workers, all other24,3302403.8
Respiratory therapists45,5901203.6
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders27,5401003.5
Industrial truck and tractor operators28,2106603.2
Telecommunications line installers and repairers37,1901603
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders35,4401202.9
Medical secretaries25,3304602.9
Cooks, institution and cafeteria24,2303002.7
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses36,2506102.6
Industrial engineers72,1401702.4
Driver/sales workers30,4403002.4
Team assemblers29,7808002.3
Registered nurses55,4302,0102.2
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants21,7901,0402.2
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists17,9702802.2
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other49,7801702.2
Industrial production managers77,0401102.2
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment24,0802302
Medical and health services managers77,6801802
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand22,0101,5502
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer35,9101,0502
Medical records and health information technicians29,6801101.9
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers18,3001401.9
Cement masons and concrete finishers38,3201301.9
Fire fighters34,8801601.9
Cooks, fast food16,7503301.8
Home health aides20,7305401.8
Helpers--production workers22,4802701.8
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers46,6003801.8
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food16,3001,5901.7
Medical assistants28,9402801.7
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,2901201.6
Cashiers18,5901,9401.6
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors25,7001301.6
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products58,5408601.6
Pharmacists91,4701401.6
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers43,2102301.5
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists34,9701201.5
Tellers21,5202901.5
Bartenders17,0102501.5
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators29,8102601.4
Elementary school teachers, except special education47,5306401.4
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers38,4805501.4
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education49,8204501.4

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Lima, Ohio Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Managers, all other133,8501.62110
Teachers and instructors, all other52,1301.37130
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers43,2101.29230
Industrial machinery mechanics56,4401.27110
Business operations specialists, all other69,7401.18300
Driver/sales workers30,4401.16300
Construction laborers35,7901.15320
Machinists42,5201.15150
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment24,0801.15230
Security guards28,8201.14110
Correctional officers and jailers42,8901.14410
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders35,4401.1120
Team assemblers29,7801.09800
Accountants and auditors65,1001.09260
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners24,5601.07900
Electricians49,7801.06230
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers72,3901.04110
Tool and die makers47,0501.04170
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products58,5401.04860
Cement masons and concrete finishers38,3201.04130
Medical assistants28,9401.03280
Cooks, institution and cafeteria24,2301.03300
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers58,1601.02180
Office clerks, general25,6601.011,030
Maids and housekeeping cleaners19,2501.01360
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,2901.01120
Cashiers18,59011,940
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers30,3201330
Dishwashers17,1300.99120
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers38,4800.99550
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks31,8100.99710
Food preparation workers19,0400.99170
Industrial engineers72,1400.99170
Receptionists and information clerks23,5400.98340
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators29,8100.98260
Automotive service technicians and mechanics35,4700.98290
Home health aides20,7300.98540
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education49,8200.97450
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive28,3500.97590
Eligibility interviewers, government programs36,4900.97120
Maintenance and repair workers, general33,1400.96590
Cooks, fast food16,7500.96330
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education48,2200.96260
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers43,1900.96360
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer35,9100.961,050
Retail salespersons23,3400.961,720
Elementary school teachers, except special education47,5300.95640
Carpenters37,3900.95330
Helpers--production workers22,4800.95270
Customer service representatives28,2300.95530

Highest Paying Jobs in Lima, Ohio Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Dentists, general199,61030
Managers, all other133,850110
Chief executives132,86080
Lawyers105,27070
Sales managers97,07080
Chemical engineers91,53040
Pharmacists91,470140
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school88,65080
Engineering managers87,95040
Financial managers87,54080
General and operations managers80,040370
Physical therapists79,09060
Medical and health services managers77,680180
Industrial production managers77,040110
Civil engineers73,01060
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers72,390110
Industrial engineers72,140170
Business operations specialists, all other69,740300
Administrative services managers69,50050
Construction managers69,06070
Occupational therapists67,28040
Mechanical engineers66,99060
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers66,47040
Accountants and auditors65,100260
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators64,07050
Occupational health and safety specialists63,26040
Computer systems analysts63,05040
Chemical technicians61,470 
Computer software engineers, applications61,22030
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products61,010 
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents59,050110
Diagnostic medical sonographers58,90030
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products58,540860
Loan officers58,26050
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers58,160180
Industrial machinery mechanics56,440110
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives55,59040
Registered nurses55,4302,010
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators55,28080
Vocational education teachers, secondary school54,43090
Cost estimators54,24060
Dental hygienists54,15090
Network and computer systems administrators53,84080
Training and development specialists53,54060
Social and community service managers53,33030
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists53,33040
Construction and building inspectors53,17030
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists52,20090
Teachers and instructors, all other52,130130
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products51,660100

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