How much does an inspector make in Lima?
$57,990a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $57,990Highest 10%: $85,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $44,010 | $21.16 | |
| Median | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $74,370 | $35.75 | |
| 90th | $85,120 | $40.92 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Weirton, WV | $61,230 |
| Sandusky, OH | $56,750 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,310 |
| Canton, OH | $49,920 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,340 |
| Akron, OH | $47,780 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,130 |
| Toledo, OH | $46,790 |
| Dayton, OH | $46,700 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,020 |
| Wheeling, WV | $44,350 |
| Huntington, WV | $40,240 |
| Mansfield, OH | $39,950 |
Related jobs in Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Welder | $85,790 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $84,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $76,350 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $64,310 |
| Machinist | $53,950 |
| Coating | $48,040 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $46,240 |
| Extruding | $45,920 |
| Food Batchmaker | $43,990 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $43,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $27.88 ($57,990 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Lima than the national average?
Yes: $57,990 against $48,570 nationally, 19% more.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,360, so Lima pays 22% more.
Where does Lima rank for inspector pay?
55 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.