Veterinarians pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $153,970 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in La Crosse earn between $98,530 and $128,260.
- $84K10th
- $99K25th
- $105KMedian
- $128K75th
- $154K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,790 | $9,566 | $55.19 |
| Median | $105,230 | $8,769 | $50.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,530 | $8,211 | $47.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,260 | $10,688 | $61.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Veterinarians in La Crosse earn 3% less than the Wisconsin average ($118,890) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $114,790 | $105,230 | $83,590 | $153,970 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $118,890 | $108,780 | $79,350 | $159,940 | 1,830 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $114,790, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $84,279 a year, or $7,023 a month and $3,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $84,279 | $7,023 |
| Working in MN | $83,302 | $6,942 |
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 veterinarians? 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 $114,790 buys what about $125,086 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 7th of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Kenosha pays the most ($127,490).
- Kenosha$127,490
- Madison$123,830
- Milwaukee$119,930
- Racine$117,730
- Green Bay$115,640
- Eau Claire$115,360
- La Crosse$114,790
- Wausau$114,030
- Appleton$113,570
- Janesville$113,370
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in La Crosse?
$55.19 an hour on average, and $50.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $84,279 a year ($7,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,790.
Do veterinarians earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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 29-1131; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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