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Appleton, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)

Appleton, WI job market overview (June 2026)

The Appleton, WI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 445 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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
Part-time52——
Full-time35$162k n=4—
Contract4——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail199——
Food Service / Restaurants137——
Healthcare51$100k n=3—
Manufacturing37——
Consumer Goods36$60k n=4—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Retail Associate26
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Food Service20
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail199
  • Food Service / Restaurants137
  • Healthcare51
  • Manufacturing37
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Professional Services28

Employment mix

  • Unspecified351 · 79%
  • Part-time52 · 12%
  • Full-time35 · 8%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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