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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
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Elmira

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksOffice & Admin$59K$28.37/hr
82RoofersConstruction & Trades$59K$28.24/hr
83Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$58K$28.08/hr
84Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity & Social$58K$28.08/hr
85Postal Service Mail CarriersOffice & Admin$57K$27.63/hr
86Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversTransportation$57K$27.44/hr
87Production Workers, All OtherProduction & Manufacturing$57K$27.31/hr
88Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal$56K$27.03/hr
89Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity & Social$56K$26.95/hr
90Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersProduction & Manufacturing$55K$26.63/hr

Affordability snapshot: Elmira

Cost of living vs. national average-5.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,283/mo

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