Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,980 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in La Crosse earn between $60,160 and $73,830.
- $46K10th
- $60K25th
- $63KMedian
- $74K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,270 | $5,356 | $30.90 |
| Median | $63,180 | $5,265 | $30.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,160 | $5,013 | $28.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,830 | $6,152 | $35.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in La Crosse earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($65,480) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $64,270 | $63,180 | $45,500 | $75,980 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $65,480 | $64,080 | $51,960 | $77,440 | 1,650 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $64,270, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $51,514 a year, or $4,293 a month and $1,981 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $51,514 | $4,293 |
| Working in MN | $50,974 | $4,248 |
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 physical therapist 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 $64,270 buys what about $70,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 5th of 11 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Appleton pays the most ($68,020).
- Appleton$68,020
- Milwaukee$67,950
- Janesville$67,680
- Madison$64,810
- La Crosse$64,270
- Green Bay$64,210
- Kenosha$63,230
- Wausau$63,220
- Oshkosh$63,120
- Eau Claire$61,580
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in La Crosse?
$30.90 an hour on average, and $30.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $51,514 a year ($4,293 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,270.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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 31-2021; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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