Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,950 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in La Crosse earn between $35,210 and $56,410.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $41KMedian
- $56K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,380 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
| Median | $41,490 | $3,458 | $19.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,210 | $2,934 | $16.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,410 | $4,701 | $27.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in La Crosse earn 8% less than the Wisconsin average ($49,540) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $45,380 | $41,490 | $29,900 | $68,950 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $49,540 | $46,530 | $32,930 | $69,990 | 2,390 |
| United States | $51,820 | $46,850 | $35,060 | $77,170 | 94,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $45,380, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $37,294 a year, or $3,108 a month and $1,434 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 | $37,294 | $3,108 |
| Working in MN | $37,034 | $3,086 |
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 rehabilitation counselors? 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 $45,380 buys what about $49,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 12th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($57,330).
- Madison$57,330
- Milwaukee$51,010
- Wausau$49,700
- Appleton$49,640
- Fond du Lac$49,370
- Green Bay$49,280
- Kenosha$48,510
- Janesville$47,560
- Eau Claire$47,470
- La Crosse$45,380
Highest-paying cities for rehabilitation counselors
New Orleans, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,030).
- New Orleans, LA$80,030
- Killeen, TX$75,610
- Olympia, WA$74,560
- Portland, ME$71,280
- Longview, WA$71,080
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Rehabilitation Counselors salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in La Crosse?
$21.82 an hour on average, and $19.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $37,294 a year ($3,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,380.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,820).
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 21-1015; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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