Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,350 or more. The middle half of health specialties teachers, postsecondary in La Crosse earn between $66,590 and $96,340.
- $63K10th
- $67K25th
- $78KMedian
- $96K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,630 | $6,802 | — |
| Median | $78,350 | $6,529 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,590 | $5,549 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,340 | $8,028 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary in La Crosse earn 17% less than the Wisconsin average ($98,120) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($147,570). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $107,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $81,630 | $78,350 | $63,100 | $100,350 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $98,120 | $81,500 | $63,130 | $177,000 | 4,410 |
| United States | $147,570 | $107,310 | $59,270 | $322,020 | 221,270 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $81,630, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $62,920 a year, or $5,243 a month and $2,420 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $62,920 | $5,243 |
| Working in MN | $62,229 | $5,186 |
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 health specialties teachers, 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 $81,630 buys what about $88,952 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 6th of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($103,730).
All Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for health specialties teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,720).
- San Francisco, CA$260,720
- Little Rock, AR$243,480
- Greenville, NC$204,300
- Ithaca, NY$201,560
- Denver, CO$200,930
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in La Crosse: questions
What is the entry-level health specialties teachers, postsecondary salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health specialties teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $62,920 a year ($5,243 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,630.
Do health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% less than the U.S. average for this job ($147,570).
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 25-1071; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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