Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,520 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in La Crosse earn between $93,290 and $129,260.
- $74K10th
- $93K25th
- $125KMedian
- $129K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $120,120 | $10,010 | $57.75 |
| Median | $125,100 | $10,425 | $60.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,290 | $7,774 | $44.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,260 | $10,772 | $62.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in La Crosse earn 11% less than the Wisconsin average ($135,200) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $120,120 | $125,100 | $74,260 | $169,520 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $135,200 | $124,960 | $78,890 | $198,850 | 1,190 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $120,120, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $87,713 a year, or $7,309 a month and $3,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $87,713 | $7,309 |
| Working in MN | $86,690 | $7,224 |
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 education administrators, postsecondary? 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 $120,120 buys what about $130,894 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 7th of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($163,710).
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in La Crosse?
$57.75 an hour on average, and $60.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $87,713 a year ($7,309 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $120,120.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
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 11-9033; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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