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Appleton, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($30k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+65 this week — 85 added vs 20 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Appleton, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Appleton, WI job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 483 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Appleton, WI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Appleton, WI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time96$30k n=4—
Part-time73——
Intern4——
Contract4——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail211——
Healthcare167$30k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants114——
Consumer Goods39——
Manufacturing19——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate32
  • Crew / Cashier24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Registered Nurse19
  • Food Service16
  • Cook / Kitchen14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses16
  • Retail Salespersons14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Managers, All Other11
  • Medical Assistants10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail211
  • Healthcare167
  • Food Service / Restaurants114
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Manufacturing19
  • Transportation & Logistics7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified305 · 63%
  • Full-time96 · 20%
  • Part-time73 · 15%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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