Medical Assistants pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,690 or more. The middle half of medical assistants in La Crosse earn between $40,940 and $51,530.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $52K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
| Median | $47,960 | $3,997 | $23.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,940 | $3,412 | $19.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,530 | $4,294 | $24.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Assistants pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Medical assistants in La Crosse earn 3% less than the Wisconsin average ($49,280) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($46,120). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $47,750 | $47,960 | $38,820 | $55,690 | 570 |
| Wisconsin | $49,280 | $48,680 | $39,480 | $57,990 | 13,810 |
| United States | $46,120 | $45,690 | $36,050 | $59,310 | 817,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Assistants salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $47,750, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $39,081 a year, or $3,257 a month and $1,503 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 | $39,081 | $3,257 |
| Working in MN | $38,811 | $3,234 |
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 medical assistants? 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 $47,750 buys what about $52,033 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 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Assistants salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 11th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($50,340).
- Madison$50,340
- Milwaukee$50,340
- Sheboygan$49,760
- Appleton$49,730
- Racine$49,150
- Kenosha$48,960
- Eau Claire$48,930
- Wausau$48,670
- Fond du Lac$48,090
- La Crosse$47,750
Highest-paying cities for medical assistants
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,730).
- Vallejo, CA$66,730
- San Jose, CA$65,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$64,160
- San Francisco, CA$63,330
- Napa, CA$62,580
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Medical Assistants salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do medical assistants make an hour in La Crosse?
$22.96 an hour on average, and $23.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical assistants salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical assistants take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $39,081 a year ($3,257 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,750.
Do medical assistants earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,120).
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 31-9092; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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