Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN make a median of $327,890 a year, or about $157.64 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $338K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.77), which stretches that salary to about $357,295 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,166/month, or 6.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $328K get you in La Crosse-Onalaska?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by La Crosse-Onalaska’s Regional Price Parity (91.77). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in La Crosse-Onalaska
La Crosse-Onalaska sits well above the national pay line for family medicine physicians, local pay runs about 34% higher than the U.S. median of $244K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,166/month, 6.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.77 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, La Crosse-Onalaska offers a genuinely strong financial position for family medicine physicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near La Crosse-Onalaska, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $287K | $296K |
| Madison | $291K | $299K |
| Green Bay | $262K | $282K |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $259K | $279K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $328K. Top earners bring in $338K or more, a $263K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Family Medicine Physicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $467K | +91% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $361K | +48% | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $347K | +42% | 690 |
| Montana | $331K | +35% | 460 |
| Alaska | $323K | +32% | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $306K | +25% | 4,190 |
| Utah | $298K | +22% | 550 |
| Oregon | $293K | +20% | 1,490 |
| Washington | $293K | +20% | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $293K | +20% | 2,620 |
| New Jersey | $292K | +20% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $291K | +19% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $286K | +17% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $280K | +15% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $280K | +15% | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $277K | +14% | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $273K | +12% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $269K | +10% | 350 |
| Colorado | $266K | +9% | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $265K | +9% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $265K | +8% | 100 |
| Indiana | $262K | +7% | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $259K | +6% | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $255K | +5% | 1,090 |
| California | $252K | +3% | N/A |
| Nevada | $252K | +3% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $249K | +2% | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $245K | +0% | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $240K | -2% | 550 |
| Maine | $240K | -2% | 730 |
| Vermont | $239K | -2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239K | -2% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $236K | -3% | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $236K | -4% | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233K | -4% | 150 |
| Kansas | $229K | -6% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $229K | -6% | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -7% | 650 |
| Delaware | $228K | -7% | 640 |
| Florida | $228K | -7% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $227K | -7% | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $224K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $223K | -9% | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218K | -11% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $216K | -12% | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215K | -12% | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214K | -12% | 3,770 |
| New York | $211K | -14% | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171K | -30% | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $164K | -33% | 790 |
| Alabama | $135K | -45% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in La Crosse-Onalaska?
Yes — at the median salary of $328K, rent takes 6.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,166/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in La Crosse-Onalaska?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,518/month. At HUD’s $1,166/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in La Crosse-Onalaska?
Local pay is 34% above the national median — $328K here vs. $244K nationally.
How does La Crosse-Onalaska compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
La Crosse-Onalaska pays $328K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s +34%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $357K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN?
The median is $327,890 a year, that works out to about $158 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,300, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $338,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $328K enough to live in La Crosse-Onalaska?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,973/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,166/month, which eats 6.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a family medicine physicians salary go in La Crosse-Onalaska?
La Crosse-Onalaska has a Regional Price Parity of 91.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $357,295 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do family medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
