Natural Sciences Managers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,590 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in La Crosse earn between $104,680 and $149,430.
- $97K10th
- $105K25th
- $129KMedian
- $149K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,010 | $10,668 | $61.54 |
| Median | $128,670 | $10,722 | $61.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,680 | $8,723 | $50.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $149,430 | $12,452 | $71.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in La Crosse earn 11% less than the Wisconsin average ($144,440) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $128,010 | $128,670 | $97,470 | $159,590 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $144,440 | $128,890 | $89,580 | $213,290 | 1,070 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $128,010, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $92,671 a year, or $7,723 a month and $3,564 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 | $92,671 | $7,723 |
| Working in MN | $91,545 | $7,629 |
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 natural sciences managers? 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 $128,010 buys what about $139,492 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 4th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($156,950).
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in La Crosse?
$61.55 an hour on average, and $61.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $92,671 a year ($7,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,010.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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