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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Microbiologists | Science | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 42 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $81K | $39.09/hr |
| 43 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.81/hr |
| 44 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $80K | $38.54/hr |
| 45 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $80K | $38.34/hr |
| 46 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $37.96/hr |
| 47 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $79K | $37.86/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.82/hr |
| 49 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.77/hr |
| 50 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $78K | $37.47/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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