Medical Assistants Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $49,720 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $53,950
Employed locally 500
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $49,720
    75th
    $53,950
    90th
    $53,950

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Assistants salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $49,990
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Madison, WI $48,150
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,980

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,430
    Nursing Assistants $41,460
    Dental Assistants $48,110
    Phlebotomists $42,550
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,410
    Massage Therapists $67,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in La Crosse, WI-MN is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 12.5% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in La Crosse?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.