Registered Nurses Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $79,990 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $64,760
90th percentile $95,080
Employed locally 670
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,760
    25th
    $79,210
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $88,520
    90th
    $95,080

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 126% Median Registered Nurses salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $113,490
    Albany, OR $108,000
    Ithaca, NY $103,290
    Glens Falls, NY $101,710
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $100,950

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,920
    Nurse Practitioners$133,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,510
    General Internal Medicine Physicians$237,470
    Pharmacists$134,340
    Physician Assistants$132,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Elmira, NY is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.33 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Elmira, NY is 14.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Elmira?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,760 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,210.