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Jobs in Elmira, NY

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Elmira, NY: 33,600 jobs, median pay $47,850 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$47,850median pay
33,600jobs
1cities listed
$97,310top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Elmira, NY is a metropolitan area in New York. BLS counts 33,600 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $47,850 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $32,550 and the highest-paid tenth more than $97,310).

Cities in our guides that belong to this area: Elmira.

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Retail Salespersons1,180$34,140$32,240$47,9201.40
Fast Food and Counter Workers880$32,950$32,240$37,1301.05
Cashiers860$32,790$32,240$36,0701.29
Stockers and Order Fillers820$37,520$32,240$45,7601.34
Home Health and Personal Care Aides750$36,900$32,240$47,5700.81
Registered Nurses730$82,820$67,050$98,4501.00
General and Operations Managers640$94,830$46,810$216,3600.85
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary630$36,250$32,550$46,7002.06
Correctional Officers and Jailers550$76,820$64,010$85,0706.72
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners540$35,970$32,240$45,1101.14
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive530$44,450$35,730$58,7001.44
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators530$44,050$35,900$63,8901.74
Customer Service Representatives510$39,230$32,240$57,7500.91
Waiters and Waitresses480$46,160$32,240$74,4700.98
Office Clerks, General470$40,930$32,240$57,2500.88
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education450$61,220$47,700$80,4301.51
Nursing Assistants440$37,960$36,800$45,0501.42
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General440$49,560$37,830$69,7201.34
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers390$57,080$39,010$80,5600.88
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand370$37,280$32,240$56,2900.59
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks350$48,330$37,400$70,7201.19
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses350$63,390$53,390$64,2502.53
Light Truck Drivers300$42,220$32,240$52,6801.42
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers290$42,720$34,590$60,2901.09
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers280$64,120$45,390$92,6900.89
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers270$33,250$32,240$40,5702.30
Cooks, Restaurant260$36,970$32,240$44,2000.84
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers260$48,570$35,700$75,4201.06
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products250$65,230$44,190$121,1400.92
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers240$55,380$38,130$69,7801.89
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks240$44,670$35,660$57,4401.34
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants220$41,000$37,630$47,3501.08
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education220$71,640$51,660$80,6200.94
Packers and Packagers, Hand220$38,060$34,440$43,9901.83
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics210$46,720$35,590$78,8501.41
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers210$78,350$50,530$101,2101.44
Receptionists and Information Clerks200$37,380$32,240$49,1600.99
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers190$35,080$32,240$46,1200.91
Accountants and Auditors190$79,540$53,390$128,1100.60
Medical Assistants190$40,010$37,230$46,3601.08

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
General and Operations Managers640$94,830$46,810$216,3600.85
Registered Nurses730$82,820$67,050$98,4501.00
Correctional Officers and Jailers550$76,820$64,010$85,0706.72
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses350$63,390$53,390$64,2502.53
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education450$61,220$47,700$80,4301.51
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers390$57,080$39,010$80,5600.88
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General440$49,560$37,830$69,7201.34
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks350$48,330$37,400$70,7201.19
Waiters and Waitresses480$46,160$32,240$74,4700.98
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive530$44,450$35,730$58,7001.44
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators530$44,050$35,900$63,8901.74
Light Truck Drivers300$42,220$32,240$52,6801.42
Office Clerks, General470$40,930$32,240$57,2500.88
Customer Service Representatives510$39,230$32,240$57,7500.91
Nursing Assistants440$37,960$36,800$45,0501.42
Stockers and Order Fillers820$37,520$32,240$45,7601.34
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand370$37,280$32,240$56,2900.59
Home Health and Personal Care Aides750$36,900$32,240$47,5700.81
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary630$36,250$32,550$46,7002.06
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners540$35,970$32,240$45,1101.14
Retail Salespersons1,180$34,140$32,240$47,9201.40
Fast Food and Counter Workers880$32,950$32,240$37,1301.05
Cashiers860$32,790$32,240$36,0701.29

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
ElmiraNew York26,257$909

Open jobs

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FAQ

How many jobs are there in Elmira, NY?

BLS counts 33,600 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Elmira, NY?

$47,850 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Elmira, NY?

General and Operations Managers, with a median of $94,830 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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