Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $145,240 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in La Crosse earn between $75,850 and $103,660.
- $66K10th
- $76K25th
- $94KMedian
- $104K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,240 | $8,103 | $46.75 |
| Median | $94,160 | $7,847 | $45.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,850 | $6,321 | $36.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,660 | $8,638 | $49.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in La Crosse earn 5% less than the Wisconsin average ($102,000) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $97,240 | $94,160 | $66,020 | $145,240 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $102,000 | $98,510 | $66,710 | $143,330 | 1,230 |
| United States | $106,260 | $99,280 | $62,300 | $161,420 | 106,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $97,240, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $72,975 a year, or $6,081 a month and $2,807 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $72,975 | $6,081 |
| Working in MN | $72,149 | $6,012 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for architects (except landscape and naval)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $97,240 buys what about $105,962 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 5th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Appleton pays the most ($119,920).
All Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for architects (except landscape and naval)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,170).
- San Jose, CA$142,170
- San Francisco, CA$131,300
- Trenton, NJ$127,000
- Kiryas Joel, NY$125,980
- Sacramento, CA$124,740
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in La Crosse?
$46.75 an hour on average, and $45.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $72,975 a year ($6,081 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,240.
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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