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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Elmira
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $95K | $45.59/hr |
| 22 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.93/hr |
| 23 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.36/hr |
| 24 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $89K | $42.88/hr |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $88K | $42.15/hr |
| 26 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.92/hr |
| 28 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $83K | $40.01/hr |
| 29 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $83K | $40/hr |
| 30 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $39.82/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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