What is the average salary in Appleton, WI?
$60,850a year
Average yearly pay across 347 jobs with official data in the Appleton, WI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Jobs with data
- 347
- Workers counted
- 117,960
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $406,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $206,700 |
| Chief Executive | $201,300 |
| Optometrist | $150,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $149,100 |
| Pharmacist | $144,600 |
| Sales Manager | $138,900 |
| Education Administrator | $135,700 |
| Financial Manager | $135,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $34,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,010 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,010 |
| Cashier | $31,610 |
| Laborer and Freight | $43,610 |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,760 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,680 |
| Office Clerk | $45,640 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,730 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$102,100
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$134,400
- Chief Executive$201,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$149,100
- Construction Manager$122,700
- Education Administrator$118,400
- Education Administrator$135,700
- Education and Childcare Administrator$59,240
- Facilities Manager$106,100
- Financial Manager$135,000
- Food Service Manager$63,190
- General and Operations Manager$109,900
- Human Resources Manager$126,600
- Industrial Production Manager$108,700
- Manager$104,700
- Marketing Manager$128,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$122,700
- Property$69,500
- Purchasing Manager$123,500
- Sales Manager$138,900
- Social and Community Service Manager$82,550
- Transportation$91,060
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$80,360
- Business Operations Specialist$65,170
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$70,940
- Claims Adjuster$78,450
- Compensation$67,950
- Compliance Officer$78,460
- Cost Estimator$76,230
- Credit Analyst$65,680
- Financial and Investment Analyst$92,880
- Financial Specialist$63,450
- Fundraiser$63,270
- Human Resources Specialist$63,650
- Insurance Underwriter$95,610
- Labor Relations Specialist$97,750
- Loan Officer$79,650
- Logistician$65,370
- Management Analyst$99,060
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,110
- Meeting$47,770
- Project Management Specialist$98,290
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$63,780
- Training and Development Specialist$63,740
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$129,400
- Computer Occupation$83,660
- Computer Programmer$79,270
- Computer Systems Analyst$101,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$57,060
- Data Scientist$103,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,750
- Operations Research Analyst$72,630
- Software Developer$103,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$90,890
- Web Developer$61,110
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$111,000
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,890
- Civil Engineer$92,590
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$70,200
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,820
- Electrical Engineer$101,700
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$74,040
- Environmental Engineer$107,200
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$45,390
- Industrial Engineer$95,380
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,790
- Mechanical Drafter$64,320
- Mechanical Engineer$85,260
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,040
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$117,800
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$66,300
- Food Science Technician$48,960
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$91,560
- School Psychologist$77,660
- Soil and Plant Scientist$65,290
- Urban and Regional Planner$81,770
Community and social service
- Child$59,840
- Educational$61,890
- Health Education Specialist$76,170
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,680
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$62,100
- Rehabilitation Counselor$47,620
- Social and Human Service Assistant$48,260
- Social Worker$60,400
- Substance Abuse$60,380
Legal
- Lawyer$126,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,450
Educational instruction and library
- Business Teacher$96,680
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$96,900
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$71,180
- Elementary School Teacher$60,840
- Health Specialties Teacher$94,470
- Instructional Coordinator$84,620
- Kindergarten Teacher$60,800
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,670
- Library Technician$30,420
- Mathematical Science Teacher$94,530
- Middle School Teacher$58,340
- Preschool Teacher$34,500
- Secondary School Teacher$61,600
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,220
- Special Education Teacher$60,330
- Special Education Teacher$61,910
- Substitute Teacher$39,010
- Teaching Assistant$51,500
- Teaching Assistant$37,800
- Tutor$36,770
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$39,800
- Floral Designer$34,800
- Graphic Designer$59,980
- Interior Designer$55,780
- Interpreter and Translator$61,210
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$35,990
- Public Relations Specialist$56,480
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$101,400
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,360
- Dental Hygienist$96,350
- Dentist$206,700
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$101,700
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$72,590
- Emergency Medical Technician$47,130
- Health Technologist and Technician$57,150
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$65,300
- Medical Records Specialist$63,510
- Nurse Anesthetist$269,700
- Nurse Practitioner$129,000
- Occupational Therapist$90,310
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$47,520
- Optician$43,620
- Optometrist$150,100
- Pharmacist$144,600
- Pharmacy Technician$45,160
- Physical Therapist$101,900
- Physician$406,100
- Physician Assistant$128,300
- Psychiatric Technician$37,670
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,860
- Registered Nurse$86,680
- Respiratory Therapist$84,300
- Speech-Language Pathologist$82,060
- Surgical Assistant$66,480
- Surgical Technologist$67,220
- Veterinarian$105,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,880
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,240
- Healthcare Support Worker$38,210
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,010
- Massage Therapist$64,360
- Medical Assistant$49,330
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,460
- Medical Transcriptionist$48,010
- Nursing Assistant$44,760
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$57,920
- Phlebotomist$46,120
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,240
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,610
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,540
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,030
- Firefighter$46,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$89,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$44,570
- Lifeguard$28,480
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,620
- Security Guard$36,040
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,330
- Chef and Head Cook$62,200
- Cook$29,050
- Cook$38,110
- Cook$36,520
- Cook$27,720
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,820
- Dishwasher$29,370
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,500
- Food Preparation Worker$34,060
- Food Server$34,280
- Host and Hostess$27,870
- Waiter and Waitress$30,370
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,680
- Animal Caretaker$30,110
- Childcare Worker$31,140
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,130
- Hairdresser$36,260
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,720
- Personal Care and Service Worker$27,560
- Recreation Worker$35,390
- Residential Advisor$38,250
- Skincare Specialist$48,270
- Usher$26,780
Sales and related
- Cashier$31,610
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$91,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$50,430
- Insurance Sales Agent$77,250
- Parts Salesperson$45,950
- Real Estate Sales Agent$59,240
- Retail Salesperson$34,540
- Sales Engineer$116,600
- Sales Representative$76,180
- Sales Representative$63,840
- Sales Representatives of Service$62,840
- Security$68,330
- Telemarketer$35,670
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$46,930
- Billing and Posting Clerk$49,650
- Bookkeeping$50,780
- Courier and Messenger$36,690
- Court$54,120
- Customer Service Representative$45,760
- Data Entry Keyer$40,890
- Dispatcher$49,370
- Eligibility Interviewer$51,440
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,600
- File Clerk$45,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$69,340
- Hotel$35,640
- Human Resources Assistant$47,130
- Information and Record Clerk$43,240
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$62,170
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,490
- Library Assistant$38,300
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,610
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$33,900
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,520
- New Accounts Clerk$48,390
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$46,740
- Office Clerk$45,640
- Order Clerk$48,460
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,240
- Postal Service Clerk$59,490
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Procurement Clerk$48,590
- Production$58,930
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,240
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$40,300
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,940
- Shipping$47,210
- Teller$42,820
- Weigher$37,270
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$29,380
- Farmworker and Laborer$31,210
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$79,870
- Carpenter$62,490
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$68,990
- Construction and Building Inspector$68,480
- Construction Laborer$59,260
- Electrician$66,830
- Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$75,250
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$64,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$98,970
- Helpers--Electrician$39,680
- Helpers--Pipelayer$37,990
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,840
- Insulation Worker$85,580
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,010
- Painter$50,640
- Paving$78,260
- Plumber$91,750
- Roofer$61,880
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$59,410
- Sheet Metal Worker$81,400
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$93,960
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,490
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,060
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$63,860
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$85,290
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$107,400
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$58,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,930
- Heating$61,600
- Helpers--Installation$44,790
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,980
- Installation$49,090
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$57,420
- Mechanical Door Repairer$50,200
- Medical Equipment Repairer$60,310
- Millwright$84,740
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,750
- Motorcycle Mechanic$52,000
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$48,490
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,190
- Tire Repairer and Changer$44,240
Production
- Baker$36,160
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$47,040
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,480
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,560
- Coating$53,390
- Coil Winder$66,630
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$54,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,850
- Cutting$53,560
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,120
- Electrical$43,710
- Extruding$54,630
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$61,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,240
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$55,400
- Food Batchmaker$49,390
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$47,920
- Grinding$49,500
- Helpers--Production Worker$41,740
- Inspector$49,930
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,430
- Machinist$60,350
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$42,450
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,670
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$54,870
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$49,990
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,660
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$59,550
- Plating Machine Setter$42,340
- Prepress Technician and Worker$53,150
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$38,970
- Printing Press Operator$46,090
- Production Worker$44,200
- Sawing Machine Setter$37,920
- Sewing Machine Operator$48,460
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$52,800
- Tool and Die Maker$73,010
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,820
- Welder$58,920
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,610
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,060
- Bus Driver$46,790
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$38,160
- Driver/Sales Worker$27,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,340
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,730
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,540
- Laborer and Freight$43,610
- Light Truck Driver$43,120
- Motor Vehicle Operator$33,780
- Packer and Packager$37,440
- Parking Attendant$25,980
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,640
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,430
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Appleton, WI?
About $60,850 a year ($29.25 an hour): the average of the 347 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Appleton, WI?
Physician ($406,100), Nurse Anesthetist ($269,700), Dentist ($206,700).
What are the most common jobs in Appleton, WI?
Retail Salesperson (3,610 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,150 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,820 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.