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Manhattan, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)

Manhattan, KS job market overview (June 2026)

The Manhattan, KS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 163 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • 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
Part-time24—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time13$105k n=3—
Temporary2——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants77——
Retail61—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare33——
Consumer Goods20—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Registered Nurse11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Server / Host8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Bartenders5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants77
  • Retail61
  • Healthcare33
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Manufacturing3
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified121 · 74%
  • Part-time24 · 15%
  • Full-time13 · 8%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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