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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $134K | $64.63/hr |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $129K | $62.22/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.04/hr |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | Management | $128K | $61.71/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.67/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $127K | $60.86/hr |
| 17 | Lawyers | Legal | $126K | $60.76/hr |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $123K | $59.37/hr |
| 19 | Construction Managers | Management | $123K | $59/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $123K | $58.97/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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