SOC 43-4199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information and Record Clerks, All Other — Appleton
Appleton, WI · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Appleton, WI is $43,240 a year, trailing the national median of $49,500 by 12.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Appleton, WI is $43,240 a year, trailing the national median of $49,500 by 12.6%. Half of workers earn between $31,880 and $63,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,340 and the ninetieth at $76,370.
Milwaukee leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 275th of 347 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | −40.7% |
| 25th | $31,880 | −35.6% |
| Median (50th) | $43,240 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $63,520 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $76,370 | +54.3% |
| Mean | $48,010 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $52,000 | 310 | |
| 2 | Madison | $46,420 | 240 | |
| 3 | Janesville | $42,340 | 50 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $36,990 | 140 | |
| 5 | La Crosse | $31,890 | 60 | |
| 6 | Kenosha | $30,560 | 30 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $29,360 | 40 | |
| 8 | Wausau | $27,610 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Appleton run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,240 goes as far as $45,951 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,951US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,240 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,340 to $76,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $52,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other in Appleton, WI?
The median annual wage is $43,240, or $20.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,500, so pay in Appleton, WI is 12.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Appleton, WI earns more than $76,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $52,000 per year.
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.
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