Pharmacists pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $110,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $187,810 or more. The middle half of pharmacists in La Crosse earn between $135,200 and $172,620.
- $110K10th
- $135K25th
- $159KMedian
- $173K75th
- $188K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,120 | $12,927 | $74.58 |
| Median | $159,020 | $13,252 | $76.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $135,200 | $11,267 | $65.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $172,620 | $14,385 | $82.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacists pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Pharmacists in La Crosse earn 6% more than the Wisconsin average ($146,010) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($140,920). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $140,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $155,120 | $159,020 | $110,320 | $187,810 | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $146,010 | $148,740 | $112,020 | $178,090 | 5,730 |
| United States | $140,920 | $140,910 | $99,290 | $174,230 | 321,970 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacists salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $155,120, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $109,710 a year, or $9,142 a month and $4,220 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $109,710 | $9,142 |
| Working in MN | $107,947 | $8,996 |
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 pharmacists? 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 $155,120 buys what about $169,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacists salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 1st of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- La Crosse$155,120
- Milwaukee$148,550
- Madison$145,450
- Janesville$144,230
- Eau Claire$144,120
- Racine$143,980
- Sheboygan$143,850
- Wausau$142,940
- Oshkosh$142,910
- Appleton$142,690
Highest-paying cities for pharmacists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($190,370).
- San Jose, CA$190,370
- Napa, CA$186,750
- San Francisco, CA$184,540
- Florence, SC$184,250
- Santa Rosa, CA$175,910
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Pharmacists salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do pharmacists make an hour in La Crosse?
$74.58 an hour on average, and $76.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacists salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $110,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $135,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacists take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $109,710 a year ($9,142 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,120.
Do pharmacists earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($140,920).
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 29-1051; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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