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Average salary by job family in Elmira
| Management | $128,220 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $123,120 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,760 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $88,240 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $84,660 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,480 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,830 |
| Protective Service | $68,550 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,190 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,390 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,150 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,260 |
| Production | $51,680 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,790 |
| Sales and Related | $48,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,370 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,410 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,700 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,700 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,630 |
Highest-paying jobs in Elmira
- Chief Executives$235,250
- Financial Managers$176,570
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,390
- Lawyers$148,210
- Marketing Managers$146,020
- Sales Managers$144,520
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138,700
- Nurse Practitioners$138,270
- Pharmacists$135,870
- Physician Assistants$133,490
Most common jobs in Elmira and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,180 | $38,570 | $34,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 880 | $34,110 | $32,950 |
| Cashiers | 860 | $33,900 | $32,790 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 820 | $39,160 | $37,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 750 | $38,550 | $36,900 |
| Registered Nurses | 730 | $85,040 | $82,820 |
| General and Operations Managers | 640 | $120,760 | $94,830 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 630 | $38,380 | $36,250 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 550 | $75,050 | $76,820 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 540 | $37,410 | $35,970 |
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Cost of living in Elmira
Prices in the Elmira area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,430 therefore buys what $65,076 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $161,607, 2.5 times the median household income of $63,469.
$161,607typical home value
$63,469median household income
94.4BEA price parity
82,805metro population
Take-home pay in Elmira
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,800 | $30,330 | $2,527 |
| Median wage | $47,850 | $38,601 | $3,217 |
| Average wage | $61,430 | $48,765 | $4,064 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,840 | $55,375 | $4,615 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Elmira
Management13 jobs
- Chief Executives$235K
- Financial Managers$177K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Marketing Managers$146K
- Sales Managers$145K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139K
- Industrial Production Managers$121K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical10 jobs
Computer and Mathematical3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations11 jobs
- Loan Officers$129K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Carpenters$65K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Roofers$56K
- Construction Laborers$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$77K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66K
- Clergy$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Healthcare Social Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Machinists$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Production Workers, All Other$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Word Processors and Typists$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$34K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Driver/Sales Workers$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
Healthcare Support4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- Waiters and Waitresses$50K
- Bartenders$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
Personal Care and Service4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
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Salary in Elmira: questions
What is a good salary in Elmira?
Half of all workers in the Elmira metro earn less than $47,850 and the average is $61,430. Earning more than $70,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Elmira to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,788, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Elmira?
Chief Executives ($235,250), Financial Managers ($176,570), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($155,390).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Elmira, NY (21300), all occupations and 176 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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