Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,760 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in La Crosse earn between $45,210 and $70,350.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $61KMedian
- $70K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,120 | $4,843 | $27.94 |
| Median | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,210 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,350 | $5,862 | $33.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in La Crosse earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($58,900) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $58,120 | $60,940 | $45,210 | $71,760 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $58,900 | $59,960 | $44,620 | $72,940 | 1,050 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $58,120, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $46,903 a year, or $3,909 a month and $1,804 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $46,903 | $3,909 |
| Working in MN | $46,451 | $3,871 |
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 therapy assistants? 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 $58,120 buys what about $63,333 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 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 3rd of 8 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($63,690).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in La Crosse?
$27.94 an hour on average, and $29.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $46,903 a year ($3,909 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,120.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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