SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Elmira
Elmira, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Elmira, NY is $37,960 a year, trailing the national median of $42,260 by 10.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Elmira, NY is $37,960 a year, trailing the national median of $42,260 by 10.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,820 and $38,630. The lowest tenth earn under $36,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,050.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $49,270. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | −12.9% |
| 25th | $36,820 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $37,960 | −10.2% |
| 75th | $38,630 | −8.6% |
| 90th | $45,050 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $39,090 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $49,270 | 79,480 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $45,730 | 2,380 | |
| 3 | Ithaca | $45,640 | 470 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $44,710 | 540 | |
| 5 | Binghamton | $44,410 | 1,310 | |
| 6 | Utica | $43,560 | 1,590 | |
| 7 | Syracuse | $42,940 | 3,120 | |
| 8 | Albany | $40,160 | 4,200 | |
| 9 | Rochester | $40,050 | 5,130 | |
| 10 | Buffalo | $39,790 | 5,230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elmira run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $37,960 buys what $35,181 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,181US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,960 a year, 10.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,800 to $45,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $49,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Elmira, NY?
The median annual wage is $37,960, or $18.25 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 $42,260, so pay in Elmira, NY is 10.2% 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 $45,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,800 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 New York, at $49,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 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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