Appleton, Wisconsin Job Growth

There were 129,500 jobs in Appleton, Wisconsin in October 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 130,772 employed persons for the month. Appleton added 199 jobs in October 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 117 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Appleton job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Appleton, Wisconsin Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Appleton as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Appleton, Wisconsin

CES employment for Appleton peaked in March 2023 at 129,500. Since then 0 jobs have been lost in Appleton according to the employer survey. From a trough of 128,600 in July 2023, Appleton has gained 900 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in October 2023 for Appleton is at a new high of 130,772.

Employment: CES, CPS

Appleton, Wisconsin Employment History