SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — La Crosse
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in La Crosse, WI is $57,440 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,530 — a gap of 38.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in La Crosse, WI is $57,440 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,530 — a gap of 38.6%. Half of workers earn between $57,440 and $79,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,960 and the ninetieth at $119,490.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Janesville records the highest median at $102,360. Of the 311 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,960 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $57,440 | −38.6% |
| Median (50th) | $57,440 | −38.6% |
| 75th | $79,750 | −14.7% |
| 90th | $119,490 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $71,980 | −23.0% |
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 $57,440 goes as far as $61,041 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,041US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,440 a year, 38.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,960 to $119,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $102,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in La Crosse, WI?
The median annual wage is $57,440, or $27.62 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 $93,530, so pay in La Crosse, WI is 38.6% 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 $119,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,960 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 Janesville, at $102,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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