Office Manager salary in Elmira, NY
Elmira is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $64,120 a year1 is 19.0% below the New York statewide median of $79,170, and 7.7% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #211 of 519. The market is small, about 280 people, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Elmira, NY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Elmira against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira, NY | $45,390 | $64,120 | $92,690 | |
| New York | $55,240 | $79,170 | $124,450 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Elmira earns $58,230–$76,360. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $92,690, only 2.0 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $18,130 wide, against $35,430 across New York and $29,140 nationally: employers in Elmira pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,390 | $3,782 | $21.82 | $58,568 |
| 25th percentile | $58,230 | $4,852 | $28.00 | $75,135 |
| Median | $64,120 | $5,343 | $30.83 | $82,735 |
| 75th percentile | $76,360 | $6,363 | $36.71 | $98,529 |
| 90th percentile | $92,690 | $7,724 | $44.56 | $119,600 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $12,240 over the median, the 25th only $5,890 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $15,794 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Elmira, and the New York statewide median of $79,170 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What a hire really costs in Elmira
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $18,615 to the $64,120 median and brings it to $82,735 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Elmira
Of the 14 roles we track in Elmira, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($72,160) and sales development representatives ($59,760). Project Coordinator is the highest at $96,250.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +15.8% | 150 | |
| Recruiter | +12.5% | 130 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 280 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -6.8% | 110 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -8.9% | 120 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #9 of the 14 roles we track in Elmira (-7.7%), between administrative assistants (-6.5%) and paralegals (-10.6%). The typical role here is at -6.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Elmira, 7.7% across New York and 9.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $60,750 in Watertown-Fort Drum to $80,760 in New York-Newark, a gap of $20,010 a year. All 14 areas in New York with more office managers than Elmira also pay more, among them New York-Newark, NY-NJ ($80,760) and Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($70,000).
| Area | Median | vs Elmira | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls, NY | +3.9% | 350 | |
| Capital/Northern New York (Nonmetro) | +3.9% | 960 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | +3.5% | 1,010 | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | +2.6% | 1,170 | |
| Southwest New York (Nonmetro) | +1.0% | 1,150 | |
| Elmira, NY | this area | 280 | |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | -5.3% | 270 |
Elmira against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Elmira is #490 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside New York, Chattanooga and Lebanon pay just above Elmira and Cheyenne and Dubuque just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Elmira. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Elmira | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | +3.6% | 280 | jobs | |
| Lebanon, PA | +0.1% | 430 | pay | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | +0.0% | 3,940 | pay | |
| Elmira, NY | this area | 280 | ||
| Cheyenne, WY | -0.0% | 420 | pay | |
| Dubuque, IA | -0.1% | 440 | pay | |
| Great Falls, MT | -3.2% | 290 | jobs | |
| Grand Island, NE | -5.2% | 290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Elmira, NY?
About $82,735 a year at the median, or $6,895 a month: $64,120 in pay plus about $18,615 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Elmira?
The median was $64,120 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,390, the 90th $92,690, and the middle half earned $58,230 to $76,360.
Is Elmira cheaper than the rest of New York for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $64,120 against $79,170 statewide. The next area up in New York is the Southwest New York nonmetro area at $64,750, the next down Watertown-Fort Drum at $60,750.
How many office managers work in Elmira?
BLS counts about 280 in the May 2025 survey. 14 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is Glens Falls, with about 350.
Does an office manager cost more than a sales development representative in Elmira?
Yes: $4,360 a year more at the median. The medians are $64,120 and $59,760.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.