SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Manhattan
Manhattan, KS · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Manhattan, KS is $52,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,210 — a gap of 31.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Manhattan, KS is $52,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,210 — a gap of 31.5%. Half of workers earn between $48,160 and $63,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,740 and the ninetieth at $76,310.
Employment stands at 280, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Topeka records the highest median at $63,920. Of the 235 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 121st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | −43.9% |
| 25th | $48,160 | −36.8% |
| Median (50th) | $52,220 | −31.5% |
| 75th | $63,740 | −16.4% |
| 90th | $76,310 | +0.1% |
| Mean | $57,520 | −24.5% |
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 $52,220 goes as far as $57,958 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,958US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,220 a year, 31.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,740 to $76,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $63,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Manhattan, KS?
The median annual wage is $52,220, or $25.11 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 $76,210, so pay in Manhattan, KS is 31.5% 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 $76,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,740 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 Topeka, at $63,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 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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