Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in La Crosse
311 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in La Crosse belongs to Bartenders, at $23,130 per year. The highest is $327,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $23,130 | 1,200 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,430 | 260 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,690 | 40 | |
| 4 | Parking Attendants | $26,820 | 30 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,460 | 230 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,780 | 90 | |
| 7 | Taxi Drivers | $27,920 | 70 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 | 1,960 | |
| 9 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,380 | 1,270 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,590 | 180 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $327,890 | 90 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 30 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,450 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $210,790 | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $201,810 | 80 |
| Optometrists | $175,810 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,540 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $159,020 | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,100 | 200 |
| Financial Managers | $133,280 | 370 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,850 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,230 | 90 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $128,670 | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $127,740 | 220 |
| Purchasing Managers | $127,280 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $126,960 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,880 | 320 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,390 | 240 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $125,100 | 30 |
| Computer Network Architects | $125,010 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $121,780 | 120 |
| Construction Managers | $120,940 | 190 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,770 | 210 |
| Sales Engineers | $118,760 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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