Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,580 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in La Crosse earn between $60,970 and $81,580.
- $61K10th
- $61K25th
- $68KMedian
- $82K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,240 | $5,937 | $34.25 |
| Median | $68,380 | $5,698 | $32.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,970 | $5,081 | $29.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,580 | $6,798 | $39.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in La Crosse earn 4% less than the Wisconsin average ($74,320) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $71,240 | $68,380 | $60,970 | $81,580 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $74,320 | $74,930 | $58,040 | $91,520 | 1,330 |
| United States | $77,130 | $76,400 | $49,090 | $103,720 | 77,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $71,240, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $56,227 a year, or $4,686 a month and $2,163 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $56,227 | $4,686 |
| Working in MN | $55,626 | $4,636 |
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 dietitians and nutritionists? 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 $71,240 buys what about $77,630 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 7th of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($76,640).
Highest-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,870).
- San Jose, CA$118,870
- Vallejo, CA$113,070
- San Francisco, CA$111,400
- Napa, CA$104,480
- Sacramento, CA$104,370
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in La Crosse?
$34.25 an hour on average, and $32.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $56,227 a year ($4,686 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,240.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
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 29-1031; 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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