Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Appleton
347 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Appleton belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $406,080 per year. The lowest published median is $23,330.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $406,080 | 160 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $269,690 | — | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $206,650 | 130 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $201,300 | 230 | |
| 5 | Optometrists | $150,060 | 60 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,070 | 230 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $144,630 | 190 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $138,850 | 420 | |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $135,690 | 50 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $134,990 | 580 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,430 | 200 | |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | $129,410 | 60 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,030 | 150 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $128,360 | 160 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $128,270 | 120 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $126,580 | 120 | |
| 17 | Lawyers | $126,390 | 250 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $123,490 | 60 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $122,710 | 460 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,660 | 170 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $118,390 | 170 | |
| 22 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $117,750 | 60 | |
| 23 | Sales Engineers | $116,570 | 60 | |
| 24 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $110,990 | 40 | |
| 25 | General and Operations Managers | $109,890 | 1,640 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,330 | 1,230 |
| Parking Attendants | $25,980 | 50 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,780 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,820 | 340 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,560 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,590 | 540 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,680 | 170 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,720 | 80 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,870 | 300 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,480 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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