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Average salary by job family in Appleton
| Management | $133,080 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $114,320 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $111,330 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,750 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,100 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,200 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,050 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,610 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,680 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,000 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,020 |
| Protective Service | $55,850 |
| Production | $53,620 |
| Sales and Related | $52,270 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,010 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,220 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,310 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,110 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,620 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,850 |
Highest-paying jobs in Appleton
- Physicians, All Other$407,640
- Nurse Anesthetists$263,260
- Chief Executives$253,990
- Dentists, General$208,860
- Lawyers$164,010
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157,900
- Sales Managers$151,710
- Financial Managers$149,090
- Optometrists$146,880
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$146,100
Most common jobs in Appleton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,610 | $36,310 | $34,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,150 | $29,230 | $29,010 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,820 | $36,500 | $37,010 |
| Cashiers | 2,750 | $32,040 | $31,610 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,610 | $43,370 | $43,610 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,540 | $47,670 | $45,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,310 | $90,490 | $86,680 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,260 | $46,440 | $45,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,000 | $36,630 | $34,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,980 | $58,230 | $58,730 |
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Cost of living in Appleton
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,240 therefore buys what $67,345 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $350,370, 4.2 times the median household income of $83,919.
$350,370typical home value
$83,919median household income
92.4BEA price parity
244,163metro population
Take-home pay in Appleton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,480 | $31,336 | $2,611 |
| Median wage | $49,910 | $40,710 | $3,393 |
| Average wage | $62,240 | $50,002 | $4,167 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,840 | $58,546 | $4,879 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Appleton
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$254K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$146K
- Marketing Managers$142K
- Human Resources Managers$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$135K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$135K
- Purchasing Managers$133K
- General and Operations Managers$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Construction Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$109K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$98K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical30 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$408K
- Nurse Anesthetists$263K
- Dentists, General$209K
- Optometrists$147K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Physician Assistants$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Chiropractors$114K
- Veterinarians$114K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$100K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Respiratory Therapists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Surgical Assistants$71K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$54K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Software Developers$116K
- Data Scientists$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89K
- Computer Programmers$88K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$87K
- Web Developers$74K
- Operations Research Analysts$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$120K
- Environmental Engineers$117K
- Electrical Engineers$101K
- Industrial Engineers$97K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Mechanical Engineers$94K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Management Analysts$108K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$103K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Insurance Underwriters$95K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Logisticians$72K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$85K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$81K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$78K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$74K
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$72K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70K
- Electricians$69K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Carpenters$68K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Roofers$60K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55K
- Helpers--Electricians$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Millwrights$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$79K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$68K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$60K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Social Workers, All Other$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Instructional Coordinators$91K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Tutors$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Firefighters$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Production40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$68K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$60K
- Machinists$59K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Sewing Machine Operators$52K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Food Batchmakers$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$119K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$104K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$95K
- Insurance Sales Agents$93K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$93K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- File Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$69K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$57K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Assistants$50K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$65K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Bartenders$27K
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Salary in Appleton: questions
What is a good salary in Appleton?
Half of all workers in the Appleton metro earn less than $49,910 and the average is $62,240. Earning more than $74,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Appleton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,481, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Appleton?
Physicians, All Other ($407,640), Nurse Anesthetists ($263,260), Chief Executives ($253,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Appleton, WI (11540), all occupations and 347 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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