SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — La Crosse
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN · 10 metro areas compared
In La Crosse, WI the median wage is $30,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In La Crosse, WI the median wage is $30,730. That is 12.1% lower than the national median of $34,980. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,420 and $35,030. The lowest tenth earn under $26,170, while the highest tenth earn more than $44,680.
Employment stands at 330, or 4.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Green Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 297th of 311 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,170 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $29,420 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $30,730 | −12.1% |
| 75th | $35,030 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $44,680 | +27.7% |
| Mean | $32,570 | −6.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in La Crosse run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $30,730 goes as far as $32,657 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,657US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,730 a year, 12.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,170 to $44,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Green Bay, at $34,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in La Crosse, WI?
The median annual wage is $30,730, or $14.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,980, so pay in La Crosse, WI is 12.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in La Crosse, WI earns more than $44,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Green Bay, at $34,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in La Crosse, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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