How much does a teaching assistant make in Lima?
$34,130a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,870Median: $34,130Highest 10%: $44,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,870 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| Median | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 90th | $44,940 | $21.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Cleveland, OH | $37,380 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,980 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,480 |
| Sandusky, OH | $36,450 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,360 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,120 |
| Akron, OH | $35,960 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,900 |
| Canton, OH | $35,790 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,470 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,630 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,940 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,500 |
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 |
| Substitute Teacher | $33,730 |
| Preschool Teacher | $33,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $16.41 ($34,130 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Lima than the national average?
No: $34,130 against $36,780 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,920, so Lima pays 5% less.
Where does Lima rank for teaching assistant pay?
206 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,940 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.