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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $94K | N/A |
| 52 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $94K | $45.17/hr |
| 53 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.65/hr |
| 54 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.51/hr |
| 55 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $92K | $44.24/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $92K | $44.15/hr |
| 57 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $92K | $44.11/hr |
| 58 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 59 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $91K | $43.78/hr |
| 60 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $91K | $43.7/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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