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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Population
Highest paying careers in Elmira
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.37/hr |
| 82 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.24/hr |
| 83 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $28.08/hr |
| 84 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $58K | $28.08/hr |
| 85 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.63/hr |
| 86 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $57K | $27.44/hr |
| 87 | Production Workers, All Other | Production & Manufacturing | $57K | $27.31/hr |
| 88 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $56K | $27.03/hr |
| 89 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $56K | $26.95/hr |
| 90 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | Production & Manufacturing | $55K | $26.63/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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