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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.81/hr |
| 72 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $66K | $31.78/hr |
| 73 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $66K | $31.74/hr |
| 74 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.68/hr |
| 75 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.67/hr |
| 76 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $65K | $31.22/hr |
| 77 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.12/hr |
| 78 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $64K | $30.89/hr |
| 79 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $64K | $30.73/hr |
| 80 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $63K | $30.5/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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