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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Population
Highest paying careers in Appleton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.65/hr |
| 92 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 93 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 94 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.18/hr |
| 95 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $74K | $35.6/hr |
| 96 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $73K | $35.1/hr |
| 97 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $73K | $34.92/hr |
| 98 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $73K | $34.9/hr |
| 99 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $71K | N/A |
| 100 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.11/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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