SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — La Crosse
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN · 10 metro areas compared
At $58,130, median pay for Computer User Support Specialists in La Crosse, WI tracks the national median of $61,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,130, median pay for Computer User Support Specialists in La Crosse, WI tracks the national median of $61,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,700 to $63,030.
Employment stands at 410, or 4.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fond du Lac records the highest median at $62,870. Of the 311 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 168th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,550 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $48,700 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,130 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $63,030 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $79,450 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $58,640 | −5.2% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $62,870 | 120 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $60,230 | 3,580 | |
| 3 | Eau Claire | $59,810 | 370 | |
| 4 | Madison | $59,590 | 2,440 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $59,390 | 620 | |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $59,210 | 300 | |
| 7 | Sheboygan | $58,990 | 140 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $57,440 | 310 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $57,060 | 380 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $56,730 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in La Crosse run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,130 goes as far as $61,775 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,775US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,130 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,550 to $79,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $62,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in La Crosse, WI?
The median annual wage is $58,130, or $27.95 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 $61,860, so pay in La Crosse, WI is 6.0% 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 $79,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,550 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 Fond du Lac, at $62,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 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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