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Stable

Manhattan, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+38 this week — 48 added vs 10 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Manhattan, KS job market overview (May 2026)

The Manhattan, KS job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 216 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Manhattan, KS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Manhattan, KS.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time39$96k n=6—
Part-time31—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary6——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare106$88k n=5—
Retail73—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Consumer Goods23—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Registered Nurse15
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Pharmacy9
  • Food Service8
  • Retail Associate8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses14
  • Managers, All Other8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Bartenders5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare106
  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Manufacturing2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified137 · 63%
  • Full-time39 · 18%
  • Part-time31 · 14%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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