Lawyers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $290,370 or more. The middle half of lawyers in La Crosse earn between $79,840 and $156,500.
- $61K10th
- $80K25th
- $105KMedian
- $156K75th
- $290K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,690 | $11,474 | $66.20 |
| Median | $104,910 | $8,742 | $50.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,840 | $6,653 | $38.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $156,500 | $13,042 | $75.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Lawyers in La Crosse earn 20% less than the Wisconsin average ($171,200) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $137,690 | $104,910 | $60,800 | $290,370 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $171,200 | $126,760 | $76,010 | $362,040 | 9,160 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $137,690, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $98,720 a year, or $8,227 a month and $3,797 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $98,720 | $8,227 |
| Working in MN | $97,402 | $8,117 |
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 lawyers? 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 $137,690 buys what about $150,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 12th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($187,570).
- Milwaukee$187,570
- Sheboygan$179,280
- Appleton$164,010
- Madison$163,780
- Green Bay$163,010
- Eau Claire$155,420
- Oshkosh$154,650
- Fond du Lac$147,690
- Janesville$147,600
- La Crosse$137,690
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in La Crosse?
$66.20 an hour on average, and $50.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $98,720 a year ($8,227 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,690.
Do lawyers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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 23-1011; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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