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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 72 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $83K | $39.91/hr |
| 73 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 74 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $83K | $39.69/hr |
| 75 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.45/hr |
| 76 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $82K | $39.31/hr |
| 77 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $81K | $39.14/hr |
| 78 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.63/hr |
| 79 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.4/hr |
| 80 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.29/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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