SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Manhattan
Manhattan, KS · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Manhattan, KS is $80,720 a year, trailing the national median of $101,860 by 20.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Manhattan, KS is $80,720 a year, trailing the national median of $101,860 by 20.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $67,200 and $96,100. The lowest tenth earn under $50,650, while the highest tenth earn more than $122,660.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.4 of every thousand jobs. Lawrence leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $83,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 43rd of 235 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,650 | −50.3% |
| 25th | $67,200 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $80,720 | −20.8% |
| 75th | $96,100 | −5.7% |
| 90th | $122,660 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $85,480 | −16.1% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Manhattan run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $80,720 goes as far as $89,589 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,589US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,720 a year, 20.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,650 to $122,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawrence, at $83,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Manhattan, KS?
The median annual wage is $80,720, or $38.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,860, so pay in Manhattan, KS is 20.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Manhattan, KS earns more than $122,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lawrence, at $83,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Manhattan, KS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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