SOC 17-2112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineers — Elmira
Elmira, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Elmira, NY is $85,110 a year, trailing the national median of $102,440 by 16.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Elmira, NY is $85,110 a year, trailing the national median of $102,440 by 16.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $78,330 and $107,140. The lowest tenth earn under $67,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $128,030.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Kiryas Joel records the highest median at $108,530. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,400 | −34.2% |
| 25th | $78,330 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $85,110 | −16.9% |
| 75th | $107,140 | +4.6% |
| 90th | $128,030 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $93,370 | −8.9% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiryas Joel | $108,530 | 320 | |
| 2 | Ithaca | $106,830 | 60 | |
| 3 | New York | $105,840 | 8,540 | |
| 4 | Syracuse | $104,360 | 830 | |
| 5 | Albany | $104,170 | 1,570 | |
| 6 | Buffalo | $101,260 | 1,580 | |
| 7 | Binghamton | $100,880 | 270 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $100,150 | 1,920 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $98,950 | 90 | |
| 10 | Utica | $93,770 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elmira run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $85,110 buys what $78,879 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,879US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,110 a year, 16.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,400 to $128,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kiryas Joel, at $108,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineers in Elmira, NY?
The median annual wage is $85,110, or $40.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,440, so pay in Elmira, NY is 16.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Elmira, NY earns more than $128,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kiryas Joel, at $108,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Elmira, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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