What is the average salary in La Crosse, WI?
$59,360a year
Average yearly pay across 311 jobs with official data in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Jobs with data
- 311
- Workers counted
- 78,180
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $327,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $225,500 |
| Chief Executive | $210,800 |
| Dentist | $201,800 |
| Optometrist | $175,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,500 |
| Pharmacist | $159,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $141,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $98,370 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,090 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,300 |
| Cashier | $30,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,280 |
| Laborer and Freight | $42,800 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $36,130 |
| Office Clerk | $45,220 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,150 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$102,000
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$160,500
- Chief Executive$210,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$141,100
- Construction Manager$120,900
- Education Administrator$121,800
- Education Administrator$125,100
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,990
- Facilities Manager$101,100
- Financial Manager$133,300
- Food Service Manager$61,690
- General and Operations Manager$102,700
- Human Resources Manager$132,900
- Industrial Production Manager$118,800
- Manager$104,000
- Marketing Manager$130,200
- Medical and Health Services Manager$126,900
- Natural Sciences Manager$128,700
- Property$67,690
- Purchasing Manager$127,300
- Sales Manager$127,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$81,640
- Transportation$95,680
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,680
- Business Operations Specialist$71,580
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$66,820
- Claims Adjuster$64,730
- Compliance Officer$81,640
- Cost Estimator$77,710
- Credit Analyst$65,620
- Credit Counselor$47,950
- Financial and Investment Analyst$92,600
- Financial Specialist$67,410
- Fundraiser$67,250
- Human Resources Specialist$65,400
- Loan Officer$76,370
- Logistician$63,430
- Management Analyst$82,890
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,930
- Meeting$49,780
- Personal Financial Advisor$103,700
- Project Management Specialist$94,990
- Training and Development Specialist$71,690
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$125,000
- Computer Network Support Specialist$75,740
- Computer Occupation$81,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$101,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,130
- Data Scientist$101,000
- Information Security Analyst$106,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,480
- Operations Research Analyst$66,860
- Software Developer$102,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$79,840
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$94,160
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$64,350
- Civil Engineer$95,870
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$85,540
- Electrical Engineer$106,600
- Industrial Engineer$98,740
- Mechanical Drafter$62,550
- Mechanical Engineer$102,300
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$78,850
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$127,000
- Conservation Scientist$79,440
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,990
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$101,100
- Psychologist$87,520
- School Psychologist$77,870
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$78,850
Community and social service
- Child$63,480
- Clergy$56,420
- Educational$60,730
- Health Education Specialist$63,220
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,560
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$66,770
- Rehabilitation Counselor$41,490
- Social and Human Service Assistant$46,880
- Social Worker$61,730
- Substance Abuse$62,460
Legal
- Lawyer$104,900
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,720
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$78,110
- Art$77,210
- Business Teacher$81,790
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,370
- Chemistry Teacher$77,300
- Communications Teacher$77,130
- Education Teacher$76,680
- Elementary School Teacher$60,690
- Health Specialties Teacher$78,350
- Instructional Coordinator$79,610
- Kindergarten Teacher$72,580
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$64,050
- Library Technician$38,310
- Mathematical Science Teacher$80,310
- Middle School Teacher$62,210
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$82,030
- Preschool Teacher$36,150
- Psychology Teacher$78,480
- Secondary School Teacher$62,740
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$35,630
- Special Education Teacher$63,750
- Special Education Teacher$63,500
- Special Education Teacher$64,770
- Substitute Teacher$62,400
- Teaching Assistant$45,030
- Teaching Assistant$38,710
- Tutor$34,230
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$41,370
- Graphic Designer$56,630
- Interior Designer$61,890
- Interpreter and Translator$63,340
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,580
- Photographer$47,300
- Producer and Director$37,590
- Public Relations Specialist$64,130
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$61,820
- Chiropractor$83,510
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$58,230
- Dental Hygienist$95,950
- Dentist$201,800
- Dietetic Technician$37,310
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$68,380
- Emergency Medical Technician$46,200
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Family Medicine Physician$327,900
- General Internal Medicine Physician$239,200
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,950
- Medical Records Specialist$64,590
- Nurse Anesthetist$225,500
- Nurse Practitioner$125,400
- Occupational Therapist$82,560
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$56,010
- Optician$44,620
- Optometrist$175,800
- Paramedic$59,280
- Pharmacist$159,000
- Pharmacy Technician$45,880
- Physical Therapist$97,550
- Psychiatric Technician$37,770
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$76,720
- Registered Nurse$98,370
- Speech-Language Pathologist$79,300
- Veterinarian$105,200
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,930
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,180
- Healthcare Support Worker$35,480
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,140
- Massage Therapist$61,050
- Medical Assistant$47,960
- Nursing Assistant$43,510
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$60,940
- Phlebotomist$46,080
- Physical Therapist Assistant$63,180
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,990
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$59,670
- Firefighter$38,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,000
- Lifeguard$27,780
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,050
- Security Guard$36,210
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,130
- Chef and Head Cook$58,300
- Cook$28,590
- Cook$39,050
- Cook$36,260
- Cook$28,700
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,430
- Dishwasher$29,310
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,460
- Food Preparation Worker$34,900
- Food Server$34,850
- Host and Hostess$27,460
- Waiter and Waitress$28,380
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,110
- Animal Caretaker$28,780
- Childcare Worker$30,730
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,790
- Hairdresser$35,090
- Recreation Worker$34,980
- Skincare Specialist$46,140
- Usher$26,690
Sales and related
- Cashier$30,900
- Counter and Rental Clerk$45,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$82,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,760
- Insurance Sales Agent$80,300
- Parts Salesperson$45,150
- Real Estate Sales Agent$52,050
- Retail Salesperson$34,090
- Sales Engineer$118,800
- Sales Representative$65,470
- Sales Representative$62,110
- Sales Representatives of Service$61,430
- Security$59,580
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$47,100
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,450
- Bookkeeping$48,970
- Courier and Messenger$36,510
- Court$48,960
- Customer Service Representative$45,820
- Data Entry Keyer$45,780
- Dispatcher$48,710
- Eligibility Interviewer$49,330
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,940
- File Clerk$49,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,420
- Hotel$35,210
- Human Resources Assistant$48,790
- Information and Record Clerk$31,890
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$49,770
- Library Assistant$38,140
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,480
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,480
- New Accounts Clerk$48,040
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$43,150
- Office Clerk$45,220
- Order Clerk$48,450
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,460
- Postal Service Clerk$64,480
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,840
- Procurement Clerk$49,470
- Production$51,540
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$40,640
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,110
- Shipping$46,890
- Teller$39,140
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$31,200
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$58,950
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,860
- Construction and Building Inspector$74,560
- Construction Laborer$58,900
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$54,830
- Electrician$78,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,500
- Highway Maintenance Worker$59,320
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$71,430
- Painter$49,490
- Plumber$82,610
- Sheet Metal Worker$75,190
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$100,200
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,010
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,180
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,100
- Computer$54,110
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$80,020
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$107,400
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,070
- Heating$62,400
- Helpers--Installation$42,670
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,540
- Installation$54,930
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,160
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,220
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,880
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,270
- Tire Repairer and Changer$39,130
Production
- Baker$40,000
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,910
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,390
- Coating$46,350
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$54,390
- Cutting$38,290
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$54,280
- Electrical$48,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,110
- Food Batchmaker$46,940
- Helpers--Production Worker$37,090
- Inspector$45,600
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,710
- Machinist$62,960
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,130
- Molding$44,240
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,890
- Prepress Technician and Worker$40,550
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$40,000
- Printing Press Operator$45,480
- Production Worker$38,190
- Separating$50,590
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,820
- Tool and Die Maker$65,230
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
- Welder$58,800
- Woodworking Machine Setter$47,780
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,440
- Bus Driver$52,670
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,200
- Commercial Pilot$99,350
- Driver/Sales Worker$38,310
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,060
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,300
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,620
- Laborer and Freight$42,800
- Light Truck Driver$46,510
- Packer and Packager$34,850
- Parking Attendant$26,820
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,030
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,990
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,150
- Taxi Driver$27,920
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in La Crosse, WI?
About $59,360 a year ($28.54 an hour): the average of the 311 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in La Crosse, WI?
Family Medicine Physician ($327,900), Emergency Medicine Physician ($239,200), General Internal Medicine Physician ($239,200).
What are the most common jobs in La Crosse, WI?
Registered Nurse (2,920 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,290 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,130 jobs).
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.