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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Highest paying careers in Manhattan
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $104K | $49.78/hr |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $102K | $49.02/hr |
| 23 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $99K | $47.52/hr |
| 24 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.87/hr |
| 25 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 26 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.69/hr |
| 27 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 28 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.86/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.78/hr |
| 30 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $94K | $45.05/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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