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Stable

Manhattan, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+42 this week — 45 added vs 3 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (31% 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 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-time37$105k n=5—
Part-time29—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary6——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare101$114k n=4—
Retail78—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants70——
Consumer Goods23—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Registered Nurse15
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Retail Associate10
  • Food Service8
  • Pharmacy8

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
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare101
  • Retail78
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Manufacturing2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 66%
  • Full-time37 · 17%
  • Part-time29 · 13%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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