Sample Salaries
Manhattan Statistical Area Wage Data
The most recent Manhattan Statistical Area (MSA) wage data is available in the table below. Click here to download a full version of the table in a new tab.
Sample Salaries by City
The tables below provide sample salaries by occupation found in Manhattan, KS compared to other competitor cities.
(Survey Mean: 1-year Experience)
Source: Economic Research Institute, Third Quarter 2018.
Manufacturing
| Competitor Cities | Welder (MIG) | CNC Op |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $17.35 | $14.53 |
| Colombia, MO | $17.90 | $15.08 |
| Des Moines/Ames, IA | $18.83 | $15.90 |
| Omaha, NE | $18.79 | $15.84 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $17.56 | $14.59 |
| Denver, CO | $20.67 | $17.34 |
| Kansas City, MO | $19.95 | $17.45 |
| Chicago, IL | $21.12 | $17.55 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $21.40 | $17.89 |
Computer
| Competitor Cities | Computer Technical Support Specialist | CSR |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $19.08 | $10.52 |
| Colombia, MO | $19.23 | $10.83 |
| Des Moines/Ames, IA | $20.87 | $11.87 |
| Omaha, NE | $21.24 | $11.42 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $18.95 | $10.63 |
| Denver, CO | $24.13 | $12.97 |
| Kansas City, MO | $21.82 | $11.96 |
| Chicago, IL | $23.96 | $13.42 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $23.67 | $12.80 |
Warehouse
| Competitor Cities | Warehouse Workers | Inventory Control Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $10.43 | $17.21 |
| Colombia, MO | $10.67 | $17.75 |
| Des Moines/Ames, IA | $11.64 | $19.33 |
| Omaha, NE | $11.45 | $18.79 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $10.83 | $17.33 |
| Denver, CO | $12.42 | $21.24 |
| Kansas City, MO | $11.84 | $19.59 |
| Chicago, IL | $13.04 | $21.69 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $12.64 | $20.96 |
Animal Care
| Competitor Cities | Animal Health Scientist | Animal Lab Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $21.73 | $17.53 |
| Colombia, MO | $21.58 | $17.87 |
| Des Moines/Ames, IA | $24.44 | $19.47 |
| Omaha, NE | $22.89 | $19.40 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $21.80 | $17.61 |
| Denver, CO | $24.96 | $20.97 |
| Kansas City, MO | $23.41 | $19.11 |
| Chicago, IL | $25.92 | $21.35 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $25.62 | $20.81 |
Pottawatomie County Salaries at a Glance
Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics (CES) – Retrieved from the Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership (GMEP) Data Center.
Notes: Does not include agriculture; includes state and metro data only.
Employment Statistics
The following information is available through the GMEP Pottawatomie County annual employment dashboard:
