May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in La Crosse
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
311 occupations
Across 311 occupations with published wages in La Crosse, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $327,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in La Crosse
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 2,920 | $98,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,290 | $34,090 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,130 | $37,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,100 | $60,300 |
| Cashiers | 2,020 | $30,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,960 | $28,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,620 | $42,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,530 | $36,130 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,500 | $45,220 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,470 | $34,150 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,130 | 1,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,430 | 260 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,690 | 40 |
| Parking Attendants | $26,820 | 30 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,460 | 230 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,780 | 90 |
| Taxi Drivers | $27,920 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 | 1,960 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,380 | 1,270 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,590 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.