Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Lowest-paying jobs in Elmira

176 occupations with published wages, ranked

The lowest published median wage in Elmira belongs to Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers, at $32,330 per year. The highest is $192,530.

The 10 lowest-paying occupations

Lowest published median wage · Elmira, NY · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$32,330	40
2	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$32,350	110
3	Dishwashers	$32,530	120
4	Cashiers	$32,790	860
5	Fast Food and Counter Workers	$32,950	880
6	Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$32,970	40
7	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$33,250	270
8	School Bus Monitors	$33,700	50
9	Food Preparation Workers	$34,010	160
10	Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$34,090	80

At the other end of the scale

Highest published median wages in Elmira, NY
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Chief Executives	$192,530	40
Financial Managers	$150,120	110
Pharmacists	$142,640	70
Marketing Managers	$141,720	40
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$141,700	60
Nurse Practitioners	$138,700	130
Physician Assistants	$137,550	60
Sales Managers	$130,660	60
Lawyers	$126,900	80
Medical and Health Services Managers	$124,810	80
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$116,910	50
Administrative Services Managers	$113,640	40
Facilities Managers	$113,180	30
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$109,980	30
Industrial Production Managers	$108,990	70
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,800	90
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,350	40
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,950	70
Project Management Specialists	$96,250	150
Loan Officers	$95,050	40
General and Operations Managers	$94,830	640
Civil Engineers	$91,370	40
Management Analysts	$90,190	60
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$89,180	40
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$87,670	50

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

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