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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $74K | $35.37/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $73K | $35.24/hr |
| 63 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $71K | $34.29/hr |
| 64 | Food Service Managers | Management | $71K | $34.07/hr |
| 65 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.81/hr |
| 66 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.07/hr |
| 67 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $67K | $32.05/hr |
| 68 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $67K | $32.02/hr |
| 69 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $66K | $31.94/hr |
| 70 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.86/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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