Office Manager salary in Lima, OH
Lima is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $60,900 a year1 is 5.2% below the Ohio statewide median of $64,220, and 12.4% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #326 of 519. BLS counts about 330 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Lima, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Lima against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $44,240 | $60,900 | $85,090 | |
| Ohio | $44,740 | $64,220 | $97,170 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Lima earns $49,540–$76,040. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $85,090, only 1.9 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,500 wide, against $27,110 across Ohio and $29,140 nationally: employers in Lima pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,240 | $3,687 | $21.27 | $57,084 |
| 25th percentile | $49,540 | $4,128 | $23.82 | $63,923 |
| Median | $60,900 | $5,075 | $29.28 | $78,581 |
| 75th percentile | $76,040 | $6,337 | $36.56 | $98,116 |
| 90th percentile | $85,090 | $7,091 | $40.91 | $109,794 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,360 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $15,140, or about $19,535 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Lima, and the Ohio statewide median of $64,220 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Lima
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,681 to the $60,900 median and brings it to $78,581 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Lima
Of the 16 roles we track in Lima, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($61,560) and payroll specialists ($55,280). Project Coordinator is the highest at $81,670.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +1.8% | 80 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +1.1% | 130 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 330 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -9.2% | 50 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -9.8% | 250 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #8 of the 16 roles we track in Lima (-12.4%), between data entry specialists (-11.5%) and accountants (-12.8%). The typical role here is at -12.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Lima, 8.8% across Ohio and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $57,510 in Mansfield to $69,880 in Cincinnati, a gap of $12,370 a year. Of the 15 areas in Ohio with more office managers than Lima, 7 pay less, the largest of them the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area ($59,510), Youngstown-Warren, OH ($58,870) and the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area ($60,050).
| Area | Median | vs Lima | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | +3.8% | 2,290 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +0.8% | 1,600 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | +0.7% | 1,190 | |
| Lima, OH | this area | 330 | |
| Sandusky, OH | -0.8% | 350 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.4% | 1,110 | |
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 1,110 |
Lima against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Lima is #470 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, St. Joseph and Terre Haute pay just above Lima and Fayetteville and Prescott Valley-Prescott just below. All four are within $190 a year of the median in Lima. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Lima | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | +1.6% | 330 | jobs | |
| Terre Haute, IN | +0.3% | 420 | pay | |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | +0.3% | 360 | pay | |
| Lima, OH | this area | 330 | ||
| Fayetteville, NC | -0.1% | 870 | pay | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -0.2% | 700 | pay | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | -6.7% | 330 | jobs | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | -10.2% | 340 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Lima, OH?
About $78,581 a year at the median, or $6,548 a month: $60,900 in pay plus about $17,681 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Lima?
The median was $60,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,240, the 90th $85,090, and the middle half earned $49,540 to $76,040.
Is Lima cheaper than the rest of Ohio for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $60,900 against $64,220 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Canton-Massillon at $61,320, the next down Sandusky at $60,440.
How many office managers work in Lima?
BLS counts about 330 in the May 2025 survey. 15 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Mansfield, with about 340.
Does an office manager cost more than a payroll specialist in Lima?
Yes: $5,620 a year more at the median. The medians are $60,900 and $55,280.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.