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.
$87K
Avg. median salary
90.16
Cost of living index
$1,068
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Manhattan
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $124K | $59.61/hr |
| 12 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $116K | $55.58/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $115K | $55.46/hr |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $115K | $55.28/hr |
| 15 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $113K | $54.41/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $112K | $53.91/hr |
| 17 | Construction Managers | Management | $111K | $53.54/hr |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | Management | $108K | $51.86/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $106K | $51.12/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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