How much does a Water Quality Analyst make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Quality Analyst in Appleton, WI is $78,796. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,241 to $87,181, with most professionals earning between $64,363 and $94,815.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Water Quality Analyst in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Quality Analyst in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Water Quality Analyst ranges from $71,241 to $87,181 with the average base salary of $78,796. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,831 to $91,187 with the average total cash compensation of $81,697.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,796 $71,241 - $87,181
Bonus $2,901 $2,590 - $4,007
Total Pay $81,697 $73,831 - $91,187
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,600 - $86,397 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,974 - $85,631 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,715 - $90,208 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,443 - $89,875 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,544 - $88,776 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,175 - $87,100 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Water Quality Manager LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $124,394 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,999
JOB TITLE Water Quality Coordinator LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $44,245 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,747
JOB TITLE Water Quality Engineer LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $79,122 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,810
JOB TITLE Water Quality Specialist LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $92,051 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,332
JOB TITLE Water Quality Scientist LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $51,496 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,346
JOB TITLE Water Quality Technician LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $65,860 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,408
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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