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 $1,107/month.
$87K
Avg. median salary
90.16
Cost of living index
$1,107
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Manhattan
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $78K | $37.41/hr |
| 52 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.05/hr |
| 53 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $77K | $36.9/hr |
| 54 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 55 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $75K | $36.23/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $75K | $36.23/hr |
| 57 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.12/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.69/hr |
| 59 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.54/hr |
| 60 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.54/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Manhattan
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,107/mo
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