Top Paying Jobs in Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 25,510 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($406,080), Nurse Anesthetists ($269,690), Dentists, General ($206,650). The cost of living index is 92.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,236/month.
$104K
Avg. median salary
92.42
Cost of living index
$1,236
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Appleton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $406K | $195.23/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $270K | $129.66/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $207K | $99.35/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $201K | $96.78/hr |
| 5 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $150K | $72.15/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $149K | $71.67/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $145K | $69.53/hr |
| 8 | Sales Managers | Management | $139K | $66.76/hr |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $136K | $65.24/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $135K | $64.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Appleton
Cost of living vs. national average-7.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,236/mo
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