May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Appleton
Appleton, WI
347 occupations
Across 347 occupations with published wages in Appleton, physicians, all other record the highest median at $406,080 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Appleton
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,610 | $34,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,150 | $29,010 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,820 | $37,010 |
| Cashiers | 2,750 | $31,610 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,610 | $43,610 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,540 | $45,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,310 | $86,680 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,260 | $45,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,000 | $34,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,980 | $58,730 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.