Light Truck Drivers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,950 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in La Crosse earn between $39,540 and $52,640.
- $30K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $53K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,000 | $4,083 | $23.56 |
| Median | $46,510 | $3,876 | $22.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,540 | $3,295 | $19.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,640 | $4,387 | $25.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in La Crosse earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($48,570) and about the same as the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $49,000 | $46,510 | $30,170 | $71,950 | 620 |
| Wisconsin | $48,570 | $45,670 | $30,340 | $72,860 | 19,140 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $49,000, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $40,024 a year, or $3,335 a month and $1,539 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 | $40,024 | $3,335 |
| Working in MN | $39,743 | $3,312 |
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 light truck drivers? 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 $49,000 buys what about $53,395 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 4th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Oshkosh pays the most ($55,520).
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Light Truck Drivers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in La Crosse?
$23.56 an hour on average, and $22.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $40,024 a year ($3,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,000.
Do light truck drivers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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 53-3033; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.