May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS

Salaries in Elmira

Name: Occupational wages in Elmira, NY, May 2025
Creator: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Elmira, NY

176 occupations

27,950jobs measured

$192,530highest median

Across 176 occupations with published wages in Elmira, chief executives record the highest median at $192,530 per year.

Highest-paying occupations in Elmira

Ranked by median annual wage · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Chief Executives	$192,530	40
2	Financial Managers	$150,120	110
3	Pharmacists	$142,640	70
4	Marketing Managers	$141,720	40
5	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$141,700	60
6	Nurse Practitioners	$138,700	130
7	Physician Assistants	$137,550	60
8	Sales Managers	$130,660	60
9	Lawyers	$126,900	80
10	Medical and Health Services Managers	$124,810	80
11	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$116,910	50
12	Administrative Services Managers	$113,640	40
13	Facilities Managers	$113,180	30
14	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$109,980	30
15	Industrial Production Managers	$108,990	70
16	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,800	90
17	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,350	40
18	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,950	70
19	Project Management Specialists	$96,250	150
20	Loan Officers	$95,050	40
21	General and Operations Managers	$94,830	640
22	Civil Engineers	$91,370	40
23	Management Analysts	$90,190	60
24	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$89,180	40
25	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$87,670	50

Largest occupations by employment

Occupations employing the most people in Elmira
Occupation	Jobs	Median
Retail Salespersons	1,180	$34,140
Fast Food and Counter Workers	880	$32,950
Cashiers	860	$32,790
Stockers and Order Fillers	820	$37,520
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	750	$36,900
Registered Nurses	730	$82,820
General and Operations Managers	640	$94,830
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	630	$36,250
Correctional Officers and Jailers	550	$76,820
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	540	$35,970

Lowest-paying occupations

Ranked from the lowest published median wage
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$32,330	40
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$32,350	110
Dishwashers	$32,530	120
Cashiers	$32,790	860
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$32,950	880
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$32,970	40
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$33,250	270
School Bus Monitors	$33,700	50
Food Preparation Workers	$34,010	160
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$34,090	80

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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