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Top Paying Jobs in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (2026)

La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN has 70 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, General ($202,860), Chief Executives ($192,610), Optometrists ($176,930). The cost of living index is 91.77 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,166/month.

$130K

Avg. median salary

91.77

Cost of living index

$1,166

Median 2BR rent

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Population

Highest paying careers in La Crosse-Onalaska

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
1	Dentists, General	Healthcare	$203K	$97.53/hr
2	Chief Executives	Management	$193K	$92.6/hr
3	Optometrists	Healthcare	$177K	$85.06/hr
4	Pharmacists	Healthcare	$157K	$75.37/hr
5	Psychologists, All Other	Science	$140K	$67.23/hr
6	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	Science	$138K	$66.34/hr
7	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Management	$137K	$65.65/hr
8	Human Resources Managers	Management	$133K	$64.13/hr
9	Financial Managers	Management	$130K	$62.69/hr
10	Architectural and Engineering Managers	Management	$130K	$62.55/hr
11	Medical and Health Services Managers	Management	$128K	$61.51/hr
12	Sales Managers	Management	$125K	$59.99/hr
13	Construction Managers	Management	$123K	$59.07/hr
14	Computer Network Architects	Technology	$123K	$58.92/hr
15	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	Management	$122K	$/hr
16	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	Management	$120K	$57.82/hr
17	Natural Sciences Managers	Management	$117K	$56.34/hr
18	Marketing Managers	Management	$115K	$55.5/hr
19	Computer Programmers	Technology	$109K	$52.27/hr
20	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	Repair & Maintenance	$106K	$51/hr
21	Facilities Managers	Management	$106K	$50.92/hr
22	Administrative Services Managers	Management	$106K	$50.91/hr
23	Industrial Production Managers	Management	$103K	$49.71/hr
24	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	Management	$103K	$49.65/hr
25	Information Security Analysts	Technology	$103K	$49.51/hr

Affordability snapshot: La Crosse-Onalaska

Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive

Studio apartment (FMR)$/mo

1-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,166/mo

3-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

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