Loan Officers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,340 or more. The middle half of loan officers in La Crosse earn between $60,570 and $97,560.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $76KMedian
- $98K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,240 | $6,937 | $40.02 |
| Median | $76,370 | $6,364 | $36.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,570 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,560 | $8,130 | $46.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Loan Officers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Loan officers in La Crosse earn 7% less than the Wisconsin average ($89,090) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($87,790). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $76,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $83,240 | $76,370 | $50,650 | $132,340 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $89,090 | $78,290 | $50,010 | $140,140 | 4,940 |
| United States | $87,790 | $76,690 | $39,430 | $153,180 | 274,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Loan Officers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $83,240, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $63,957 a year, or $5,330 a month and $2,460 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 | $63,957 | $5,330 |
| Working in MN | $63,252 | $5,271 |
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 loan officers? 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 $83,240 buys what about $90,706 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 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Loan Officers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 12th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($97,710).
- Milwaukee$97,710
- Racine$92,970
- Appleton$91,170
- Madison$90,840
- Fond du Lac$90,590
- Green Bay$90,540
- Wausau$89,350
- Janesville$87,750
- Sheboygan$87,680
- La Crosse$83,240
Highest-paying cities for loan officers
Elmira, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,370).
- Elmira, NY$129,370
- New York, NY$121,180
- Boston, MA$120,300
- San Francisco, CA$116,480
- Norwich, CT$116,460
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Loan Officers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do loan officers make an hour in La Crosse?
$40.02 an hour on average, and $36.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level loan officers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the loan officers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $63,957 a year ($5,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,240.
Do loan officers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,790).
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 13-2072; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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