Manhattan, KS
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Manhattan, KS, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 200 detailed occupations covering about 31,610 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 21.3% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $212,750 | -9.9% | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $156,340 | -6% | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $137,080 | +57.8% | 80 |
| Pharmacists | $131,160 | -3.6% | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $127,880 | -5.4% | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $118,770 | +6% | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $107,810 | -14.6% | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,980 | -37.5% | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $102,610 | -42.8% | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,800 | -0.8% | 180 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,730 | -2.6% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,310 | -14.2% | 40 |
| Lawyers | $100,290 | -31.2% | 70 |
| Managers, All Other | $99,010 | -25.9% | 50 |
| Software Developers | $85,390 | -48.8% | 220 |
| Civil Engineers | $83,050 | -50.2% | 100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $82,620 | -36.4% | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $80,660 | -16.3% | 40 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $80,460 | -13.8% | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,350 | +82.9% | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $79,860 | -23.9% | 160 |
| Loan Officers | $79,740 | +13.9% | 140 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,170 | -20.6% | 60 |
| General and Operations Managers | $78,600 | -22.4% | 720 |
| Project Management Specialists | $78,320 | -20.6% | 40 |