Athletic Trainers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,370 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in La Crosse earn between $60,840 and $73,510.
- $47K10th
- $61K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,210 | $5,268 | — |
| Median | $61,820 | $5,152 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,840 | $5,070 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,510 | $6,126 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in La Crosse earn 4% less than the Wisconsin average ($65,870) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $63,210 | $61,820 | $47,380 | $75,370 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $65,870 | $61,820 | $47,360 | $78,160 | 620 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $63,210, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $50,726 a year, or $4,227 a month and $1,951 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 | $50,726 | $4,227 |
| Working in MN | $50,194 | $4,183 |
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 athletic trainers? 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 $63,210 buys what about $68,879 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 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 2nd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($72,760).
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in La Crosse: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $50,726 a year ($4,227 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,210.
Do athletic trainers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
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 29-9091; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 2.37, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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