Occupational Therapists pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,960 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in La Crosse earn between $77,580 and $102,120.
- $71K10th
- $78K25th
- $83KMedian
- $102K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,220 | $7,268 | $41.93 |
| Median | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,580 | $6,465 | $37.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,120 | $8,510 | $49.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in La Crosse earn 4% less than the Wisconsin average ($91,150) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $87,220 | $82,560 | $70,680 | $102,960 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $91,150 | $92,390 | $73,610 | $110,950 | 3,710 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $87,220, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $66,520 a year, or $5,543 a month and $2,558 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $66,520 | $5,543 |
| Working in MN | $65,782 | $5,482 |
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 occupational therapists? 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 $87,220 buys what about $95,043 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 12th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($94,180).
- Madison$94,180
- Milwaukee$92,510
- Janesville$91,930
- Oshkosh$91,420
- Appleton$90,130
- Kenosha$89,980
- Racine$89,510
- Green Bay$89,280
- Eau Claire$88,590
- La Crosse$87,220
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in La Crosse?
$41.94 an hour on average, and $39.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $66,520 a year ($5,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,220.
Do occupational therapists earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; 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 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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