How much does a preschool teacher make in Lima?
$33,480a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $16.10 an hour or $2,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.10
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 290 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,890Median: $33,480Highest 10%: $52,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,890 | $11.49 | |
| 25th | $28,430 | $13.67 | |
| Median | $33,480 | $16.10 | |
| 75th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 90th | $52,250 | $25.12 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $35,520 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $35,430 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,370 |
| Dayton, OH | $35,050 |
| Akron, OH | $34,490 |
| Sandusky, OH | $33,630 |
| Toledo, OH | $33,580 |
| Springfield, OH | $33,410 |
| Wheeling, WV | $32,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,850 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,790 |
| Canton, OH | $29,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,450 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,620 |
Related jobs in Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $78,770 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $77,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,830 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,760 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $73,060 |
| Special Education Teacher | $64,020 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $37,720 |
| Teaching Assistant | $34,130 |
| Substitute Teacher | $33,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $16.10 ($33,480 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Lima than the national average?
No: $33,480 against $38,140 nationally, 12% less.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,180, so Lima pays 5% less.
Where does Lima rank for preschool teacher pay?
290 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,250 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.