Top Paying Jobs in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan, KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,480 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($294,890), Sales Managers ($162,920), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($157,400). The cost of living index is 90.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,068/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.16
Cost of living index
$1,068
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Manhattan
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $295K | $141.77/hr |
| 2 | Sales Managers | Management | $163K | $78.33/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $157K | $75.67/hr |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | Management | $152K | $72.97/hr |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $141K | $67.71/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $139K | $66.91/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.87/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $138K | $66.48/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $137K | $65.98/hr |
| 10 | Lawyers | Legal | $124K | $59.73/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Manhattan
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,068/mo
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