Parts Salespersons Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $44,370 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $60,750
Employed locally 280
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $60,750

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 53% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $45,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $44,920
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,900
    Madison, WI $44,600
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $44,550

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$32,150
    Cashiers$29,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,100
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,680
    Insurance Sales Agents$64,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Appleton, WI is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Appleton, WI is 18.5% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Appleton?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.