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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in La Crosse?

$50,180a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.

Hourly
$24.13
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
157 of 392
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $77,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,290$17.45
25th$40,670$19.55
Median$50,180$24.13
75th$63,270$30.42
90th$77,850$37.43

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Milwaukee, WI$62,530
Madison, WI$60,650
Minneapolis, MN$60,490
Appleton, WI$58,060
Kenosha, WI$57,540
Green Bay, WI$56,180
Fond du Lac, WI$54,300
Janesville, WI$53,240
Wausau, WI$53,100
Duluth, MN$52,640
Oshkosh, WI$52,040
Sheboygan, WI$51,080
Racine, WI$50,320
Eau Claire, WI$50,280
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Wisconsin Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$107,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$80,020
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,070
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,540
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,270
Heating$62,400
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,100
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,490
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,010
Installation$54,930
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in La Crosse?

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in La Crosse than the national average?

No: $50,180 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $54,350, so La Crosse pays 8% less.

Where does La Crosse rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

157 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in La Crosse?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,850 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.