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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.42/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $90K | $43.22/hr |
| 63 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 64 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $86K | $41.31/hr |
| 65 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | Construction & Trades | $86K | $41.14/hr |
| 66 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $85K | $41.01/hr |
| 67 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.99/hr |
| 68 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 69 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $85K | $40.68/hr |
| 70 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.53/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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