Health Education Specialists pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,940 or more. The middle half of health education specialists in La Crosse earn between $39,400 and $79,690.
- $29K10th
- $39K25th
- $63KMedian
- $80K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,860 | $5,405 | $31.18 |
| Median | $63,220 | $5,268 | $30.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,400 | $3,283 | $18.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,690 | $6,641 | $38.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Health Education Specialists pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Health education specialists in La Crosse earn 12% less than the Wisconsin average ($73,630) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($73,280). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $64,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $64,860 | $63,220 | $28,730 | $96,940 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $73,630 | $74,040 | $50,710 | $96,940 | 900 |
| United States | $73,280 | $64,070 | $42,990 | $118,200 | 65,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Health Education Specialists salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $64,860, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $51,953 a year, or $4,329 a month and $1,998 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 | $51,953 | $4,329 |
| Working in MN | $51,408 | $4,284 |
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 health education specialists? 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 $64,860 buys what about $70,677 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.
Health Education Specialists salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 6th of 6 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($83,120).
- Madison$83,120
- Milwaukee$76,010
- Eau Claire$71,740
- Appleton$71,330
- Green Bay$70,980
- La Crosse$64,860
Highest-paying cities for health education specialists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,000).
- Washington, DC$120,000
- Atlanta, GA$109,350
- San Francisco, CA$97,750
- Eugene, OR$96,470
- San Jose, CA$92,350
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Health Education Specialists salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do health education specialists make an hour in La Crosse?
$31.18 an hour on average, and $30.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level health education specialists salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the health education specialists take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $51,953 a year ($4,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,860.
Do health education specialists earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,280).
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 21-1091; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 2.02, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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