Median DOL Salary
$65,641
Total DOL Filings
560
Companies Hiring
62
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Manhattan, KS$65,641
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Manhattan, KS is 7.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Manhattan
Highest-Paying Occupations in Manhattan
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +21.4% | 15 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,000 | +4.2% | 13 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -4.4% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,393 | -33.4% | 14 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,000 | -31.4% | 13 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | +20.2% | 19 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -18.9% | 7 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -42.9% | 7 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | +8.6% | 7 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,250 | -2.9% | 6 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $49,738 | -42.2% | 10 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $48,844 | N/A | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $48,000 | -41.3% | 12 |
| Physicists | $47,486 | N/A | 6 |
| Microbiologists | $47,476 | -24% | 21 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,476 | -50.6% | 13 |
| Veterinarians | $46,742 | -54.4% | 8 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,261 | -27.6% | 22 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $43,340 | N/A | 50 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Kansas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Kansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $194,810 | 150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $182,770 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $170,090 | 1,240 |
| Podiatrists | $169,060 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,100 | 280 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $156,620 | 410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,830 | 3,590 |
| Chief Executives | $154,700 | 2,540 |
| Sales Managers | $151,440 | 4,940 |
Salary Trend in Manhattan, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Manhattan, KS has a cost of living index of 87.1, which is 12.9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $114,811 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | $120,551 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,000 | $119,403 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | $109,070 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,393 | $99,188 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,000 | $84,960 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.