Nurse Practitioners Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

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

Median annual salary $125,390 -3% vs national
Median hourly $60.29
10th percentile $103,640
90th percentile $158,750
Employed locally 240
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,640
    25th
    $105,650
    50th (median)
    $125,390
    75th
    $141,670
    90th
    $158,750

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 177% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $142,150
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $136,860
    Madison, WI $134,200
    Winston-Salem, NC $132,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,500

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,750
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,760
    Pharmacists $156,760
    Physical Therapists $102,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in La Crosse, WI-MN is $60.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.32 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 3% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in La Crosse?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,640 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,650.