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Manhattan, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+41 this week — 41 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ 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 217 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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-time36$105k n=5—
Part-time32—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare99$114k n=4—
Retail76—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Consumer Goods24—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Registered Nurse15
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Pharmacy8
  • Food Service8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses14
  • Managers, All Other9
  • 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

  • Healthcare99
  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Manufacturing2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 65%
  • Full-time36 · 17%
  • Part-time32 · 15%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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