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Appleton, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+71 this week — 71 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($30k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (32% appear duplicated)

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 465 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • 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-time88$30k n=4—
Part-time62——
Intern5——
Contract3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail189——
Healthcare160$30k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants112——
Consumer Goods38——
Manufacturing26——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Registered Nurse18
  • Food Service16
  • Cook / Kitchen14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Medical Assistants10
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Pharmacists8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail189
  • Healthcare160
  • Food Service / Restaurants112
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Manufacturing26
  • Transportation & Logistics11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified306 · 66%
  • Full-time88 · 19%
  • Part-time62 · 13%
  • Intern5 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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