Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,280 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in La Crosse earn between $39,330 and $49,450.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,190 | $3,682 | $21.25 |
| Median | $46,200 | $3,850 | $22.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,330 | $3,278 | $18.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,450 | $4,121 | $23.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in La Crosse earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($45,170) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $44,190 | $46,200 | $37,140 | $54,280 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,170 | $43,060 | $33,550 | $60,910 | 3,930 |
| United States | $46,830 | $44,470 | $34,130 | $62,500 | 180,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $44,190, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $36,396 a year, or $3,033 a month and $1,400 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $36,396 | $3,033 |
| Working in MN | $36,141 | $3,012 |
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 emergency medical technicians? 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 $44,190 buys what about $48,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 10th of 11 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Appleton pays the most ($53,930).
- Appleton$53,930
- Fond du Lac$49,270
- Sheboygan$46,270
- Milwaukee$46,230
- Eau Claire$46,140
- Janesville$45,280
- Madison$45,080
- Green Bay$45,060
- Racine$44,560
- La Crosse$44,190
Highest-paying cities for emergency medical technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,700).
- San Jose, CA$72,700
- Honolulu, HI$70,060
- Chicago, IL$63,090
- Santa Cruz, CA$59,910
- San Francisco, CA$59,630
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Emergency Medical Technicians salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in La Crosse?
$21.25 an hour on average, and $22.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $36,396 a year ($3,033 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,190.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,830).
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 29-2042; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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