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Lima, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($28.62/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Lima, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Lima, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 224 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lima, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lima, OH.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail109——
Food Service / Restaurants93——
Consumer Goods25—$33.36/hr n=3
Healthcare16——
Manufacturing14——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate26
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Server / Host11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Software Developers4
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail109
  • Food Service / Restaurants93
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Healthcare16
  • Manufacturing14
  • Professional Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified179 · 80%
  • Full-time16 · 7%
  • Part-time13 · 6%
  • Intern7 · 3%
  • Contract6 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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