Top Paying Jobs in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 11,950 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($192,530), Financial Managers ($150,120), Pharmacists ($142,640). The cost of living index is 94.4 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,283/month.
$78K
Avg. median salary
94.4
Cost of living index
$1,283
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Highest paying careers in Elmira
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $193K | $92.56/hr |
| 2 | Financial Managers | Management | $150K | $72.17/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.58/hr |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | Management | $142K | $68.13/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.13/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $139K | $66.68/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $138K | $66.13/hr |
| 8 | Sales Managers | Management | $131K | $62.82/hr |
| 9 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $61.01/hr |
| 10 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.01/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-5.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,283/mo
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