Parts Salespersons pay range in Appleton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,150 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Appleton earn between $36,570 and $50,390.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 |
| Median | $45,950 | $3,829 | $22.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,570 | $3,048 | $17.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,390 | $4,199 | $24.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Appleton vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Appleton earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($45,660) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $46,480 | $45,950 | $31,120 | $62,150 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $45,660 | $45,380 | $30,570 | $61,550 | 5,200 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Appleton
On the average salary of $46,480, a single filer in Appleton takes home about $38,123 a year, or $3,177 a month and $1,466 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Appleton a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4), so the average $46,480 buys what about $50,293 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Appleton ($49,910). A typical home costs $350,370, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Wisconsin cities
Appleton ranks 5th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($47,760).
- Madison$47,760
- Milwaukee$47,540
- Green Bay$47,120
- Eau Claire$47,080
- Appleton$46,480
- Wausau$46,370
- La Crosse$45,740
- Fond du Lac$45,430
- Racine$45,250
- Sheboygan$44,240
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Appleton: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Appleton?
$22.34 an hour on average, and $22.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Appleton?
About $38,123 a year ($3,177 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,480.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Appleton than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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. SOC code 41-2022; area Appleton, WI (11540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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