Purchasing Managers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $273,550 or more. The middle half of purchasing managers in La Crosse earn between $99,950 and $175,900.
- $85K10th
- $100K25th
- $127KMedian
- $176K75th
- $274K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $146,960 | $12,247 | $70.65 |
| Median | $127,280 | $10,607 | $61.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,950 | $8,329 | $48.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,900 | $14,658 | $84.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Purchasing Managers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Purchasing managers in La Crosse earn 9% more than the Wisconsin average ($134,870) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($156,360). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $148,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $146,960 | $127,280 | $84,990 | $273,550 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $134,870 | $124,990 | $81,510 | $201,990 | 1,610 |
| United States | $156,360 | $148,080 | $92,490 | $223,280 | 84,320 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Purchasing Managers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $146,960, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $104,565 a year, or $8,714 a month and $4,022 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $104,565 | $8,714 |
| Working in MN | $103,010 | $8,584 |
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 purchasing managers? 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 $146,960 buys what about $160,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Purchasing Managers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 2nd of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Kenosha pays the most ($163,430).
Highest-paying cities for purchasing managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($205,970).
- San Jose, CA$205,970
- Fayetteville, AR$199,040
- Trenton, NJ$195,400
- New York, NY$189,490
- Denver, CO$189,060
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Purchasing Managers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do purchasing managers make an hour in La Crosse?
$70.65 an hour on average, and $61.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level purchasing managers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the purchasing managers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $104,565 a year ($8,714 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $146,960.
Do purchasing managers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($156,360).
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 11-3061; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.7%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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