Elmira, NY

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Elmira, NY, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 174 detailed occupations covering about 26,180 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 10% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Elmira, NY, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Computer and Information Systems Managers $152,180 -10.2% 40
Sales Managers $138,220 +2.3% 60
Financial Managers $137,590 +22.8% 80
Pharmacists $133,190 -2.1% 70
Nurse Practitioners $110,890 -12.2% 80
Physician Assistants $109,040 -16.1% 50
Medical and Health Services Managers $108,150 -2.3% 70
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,800 +1.3% 90
Administrative Services Managers $103,730 -2.6% 50
Industrial Production Managers $103,450 -11.6% 60
Marketing Managers $103,010 -42.6% 30
Lawyers $100,560 -31% 100
Civil Engineers $97,750 -41.3% 50
Labor Relations Specialists $97,490 +8.3% 30
Loan Officers $96,210 +37.5% 30
Legislators $95,730 +102.4% 60
Software Developers $90,110 -45.9% 100
General and Operations Managers $88,470 -12.6% 730
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $86,950 +2.8% 40
Physical Therapists $86,260 -13.5% 50
Management Analysts $85,480 -14% 40
Personal Financial Advisors $85,080 -14.6% 30
Project Management Specialists $83,760 -15% 110
Mechanical Engineers $82,300 +87.3% 40
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,540 -14.5% 80

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Elmira, NY, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Retail Salespersons 1,330 $29,360
Fast Food and Counter Workers 970 $29,160
Cashiers 970 $28,750
Stockers and Order Fillers 940 $37,470
Registered Nurses 820 $79,900
General and Operations Managers 730 $88,470
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 620 $29,660
Customer Service Representatives 610 $35,670
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 590 $37,480
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 560 $30,450
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $40,510
Waiters and Waitresses 510 $34,650
Office Clerks, General 500 $36,420
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 450 $39,790
Nursing Assistants 450 $32,620
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 400 $47,070
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 390 $42,720
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 380 $62,940
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 370 $62,710
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 300 $43,600
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 300 $38,210
Light Truck Drivers 290 $37,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 270 $63,070
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 270 $36,230
Machinists 250 $47,640
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