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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.35/hr |
| 82 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $63K | $30.31/hr |
| 83 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.24/hr |
| 84 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $63K | $30.24/hr |
| 85 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.08/hr |
| 86 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.99/hr |
| 87 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.58/hr |
| 88 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $61K | $29.53/hr |
| 89 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.41/hr |
| 90 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.38/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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