Metro profile · CBSA 31740
Healthcare wages in Manhattan, KS
19 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 19 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Manhattan
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
19 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $294,890 | $279,408 | 49 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,610 | $48,900 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,260 | $60,886 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,430 | $58,205 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,750 | $75,563 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,080 | $131,778 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,110 | $92,012 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,900 | $35,910 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $88,610 | $83,958 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $115,350 | $109,294 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $30,420 | $28,823 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,080 | $34,186 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $62,380 | $59,105 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,210 | $57,049 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,640 | $37,559 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $78,960 | $74,815 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,460 | $35,493 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $77,050 | $73,005 | 42 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $81,310 | $77,041 | 40 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.